A fine tonal juxtaposition, a breakout turn for Rachel Sennott, and an enthralling unveiling of Seligman’s writing and directorial talents, it will be difficult to find a movie that is as simultaneously stressful and thrilling as this one in 2021.
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What I’ve Been Watching in March: Japanese Cinema – Five Highlights
Having delved into Japanese cinema over the past month, I spotlight five highly impressive films from the nation, ranging from historical dramas to psychological horror.
How ‘WandaVision’ Shows Promising Signs for the Future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe enters a new era, the first of its Disney+ shows delves deeper into established characters in innovative and enjoyable ways.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Review: Disney Animation Studio’s Scintillating Showcase of Southeast Asian Cultures and Female Companionship
Brimming with sumptuous visuals, presenting a stimulating mythology built upon East Asian cultural facets, showcasing a vibrant and very likeable set of characters superbly voiced by the cast, and promoting a valuable message to a young audience, Raya and the Last Dragon ticks almost all the boxes when it comes to family entertainment.
What I’ve Been Watching in February: ‘Cobra Kai’
For my ‘What I’ve Been Watching’ piece covering February, I pay tribute to one of the surprisingly enthralling television series I’ve seen.
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Review: An Absorbing Biographical Drama with Memorable Turns from its Cast
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ serves as an enthralling illustration of the complex dynamics apparent in a revolutionary organisation’s struggle against oppression.
‘It’s a Sin’ Review: Russell T Davies’s Channel 4 Drama is a Vibrant and Sincere Depiction of the HIV/AIDS Crisis in 1980s Britain
Writer and creator Russell T Davies neither downplays the topic of the HIV/AIDS crisis nor indulges in excessive sentimentality, and ends up creating a show that is simultaneously thoroughly entertaining and extremely moving.
What I’ve Been Watching in January: Five Highlights
A tribute to a handful of films that struck a chord with me during the first month of 2021, old and new.
My TV Highlights of 2020
In a difficult year, a rare piece of good fortune was the amount of high-quality productions available on television. I have highlighted 10 which resonated with me for a variety of reasons.
‘Education’ Review: ‘Small Axe’ Closes with a Sublime Chapter
‘Education’ serves as a profound and deeply poignant illumination of the systemic flaws which have hindered the academic progress of young West Indian immigrants in London.
