Bring an Umbrella! A Rainy Day In New York

It’s practically impossible to watch a new Woody Allen film without a set of expectations or pre-existing ideas that’ll cloud your view. But while his filmography consists of hits and misses, comedies and dramas, this film purposely plays with the line between the dark clouds and the bright sunny day.

Call Me By Your Name: More than just a romantic story

Imagine the most European thing you can think of. Is it a sentient glass of red wine smoking a cigarette on a balcony overlooking Paris discussing the philosophical theories of Derrida? Because that is what I think of. Whatever your most European image might be though, I am almost certain Continue Reading

2018 Oscar Nominated Movies: A South African viewing guide

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this week announced the nominations for their annual “Academy Awards” – better known as The Oscars. Now, it’s time for cinephiles all over the world to rush to see as many of the nominated films as possible, in order to play along Continue Reading