Ah humanity, you are a contrary and wondrously messed-up beast. Ream upon ream is written is written by adventure-hungry mortals seeking a life far bigger and more exciting than the one already possessed, film upon film lifts supposed nothings out of the banal trappings of the everyday only to Continue Reading
Taking things literally: Movie scenes paired with word-perfect songs
There are some amazing soundtracks out there. Meet Joe Black, The Shape of Water, Call Me By Your Name and Mission to Mars are but a few of my favourites, and of course, anything by John Williams, Hans Zimmer or Alexandre Desplat instantly provides the most amazing mood and Continue Reading
Movie review: The Death of Stalin
At first glance, writing a wildly, hilariously satirical film about the death of one of the most brutal dictators of the twentieth history, and likely human history generally, would not seem like a first, best idea. But then you’re not Armando Iannucci, the writer of The Thick of it Continue Reading