Husbands and Wives, directed by Woody Allen, is truly one of his underrated gems. It demonstratres his ability to perfectly blend comedy with tragedy that forms part of his trademark tragicomic style, accumluating into a Chekhov-esque drama that portrays Allen’s hangups and insights into the intricacies of marriage, the development of affairs and the impetusContinue reading “Husbands and Wives Review”
Category Archives: Film Reviews
Czech New Wave: Closely Watched Trains
A review of a Czech New Wave classic directed by Menzel, who would go on to direct many great Czech films during his career.
Czech New Wave: Black Peter (1963) Review
A heart-warming and black-comic tale of a teenager’s struggles in 1960s Communist-controlled Czechoslovakia, Forman’s debut film offers an insight into the interrelationships and interactions between the youth during this period of time.
Widows Review
Steve McQueen’s new thriller provides excitement and emotional trauma in a roller-coaster ride of a heist film.
The Lives of Others (2006) Review
A masterpiece German film through and through, providing the audience with an enthralling look at psychology and the mental psyche during the time of communist regime in East Germany.
BlacKkKlansman Review
Spike Lee delivers a wondrously layered film about white supremacists, using comedy, moments of disbelief and strikingly outrageous images of racism. A return to form for the New York director.