Cinema is often at its best when it presents characters and stories that teeter on the edge of civilisation and morality. More interesting is when
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Film review – Gangster Squad (2013)
Director Ruben Fleischer is behind at least two films that gently parody while simultaneously pay tribute to popular genres. His 2009 film Zombieland is a
Film review – Drive (2011)
In this unofficial prequel to Blade Runner Ryan Gosling plays an early replicant model who yearns to be human. He’s a machine programmed as part
MIFF 2011 Blog-a-thon: Part 15
How do you transform a B-grade action/thriller into an ultra stylish neo noir? Give it to director Nicolas Winding Refn to direct apparently. This year’s
Film review – Blue Valentine (2010)
Blue Valentine is a film about the beginning and end of a relationship. Told in a parallel narrative structure, it’s present day scenes depict the
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