The Suspect (1944) deservedly attains a prominent place among the cinematic classics. It not only portrays the maniacal streak of the human mind, but also interrogates the fear which accompanies our deep-rooted desires.
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From having insightful interviews with some of the original cast to exploring the Scottish Isles, Nancy Franklin uncovers the lost beauties of this timeless film.
Harnessing the earthly magic and natural elements of the African Sub Saharan landscape, Cissé borrows the mythic legends of Malian folklore and transcribes it effortlessly onto the celluloid of 35mm film.
The Golden Coach holds an interesting place in Renoir’s body of work. It was his second film in colour and the first of his films to represent a departure from his more naturalistic style, yet it retains the director’s thematic depth, visual artistry, and humanist sensibilities.
This in-depth exploration of hopelessness did feel uncomfortable at times, and yet it managed to ignite and deconstruct the emotions of love, pain, grief and doubt all at once.
Tammer, by building sympathy in Neave and then forcing the viewer to confront his war crimes, builds a microcosm of Australian war remembrance that all Australians should reconsider in the age of Ben Roberts-Smith.
To indulge in a story that does not abuse — hyperbolise or appropriate — mysticism was exciting, sparking hope within me that perhaps it is still possible for the beauty of cultural practices to be conveyed to audiences unfamiliar with different ways of living and believing.
Simon epitomises one of the most insidious types of men; their need for control festers quietly when left unaddressed, posing a significant danger to women. He doesn’t love Ariane, he yearns to control her.
Light Years so beautifully displays Cotton’s adoration for light, nature, and freedom through its cinematography, orchestration, and narration, carefully directed by Kathryn Millard.
The multifaceted nature of betrayal is on display; the betrayal of fathers, betrayal by people smugglers, and ultimately, the betrayal of the Palestinian people by Arab leaders.
