What would you do if your fiancée revealed, in front of your friends during wedding preparations, the worst thing they had ever done? In The Drama, this shocking confession becomes the catalyst for the film’s central conflict, as Emma admits that, at 15, she once planned a school shooting but ultimately did not go through with…
Most people tend to write off Mary Bennet from Pride and Prejudice as the awkward, slightly irritating sister, but The Other Bennet Sister offers something far more thoughtful. Here, Mary is given real depth, and much of that comes down to Ella Bruccoleri’s performance. She plays her with quiet intelligence and curiosity, and there’s a subtle wit to her…
I was kindly invited by Chloe Nelkin Consulting to attend the workshop performance of a New queer musical Polly: A 21st Century Love Story at The Other Palace Studio and what a brilliant atmosphere to walk into. The studio was absolutely packed, which already felt like a promising sign. There’s something exciting about being in…
Bridgerton is back, and this season arrives with intention. Yes, it’s sexy. Yes, the chemistry is undeniable. But beyond the fan frenzy and viral clips, part one of the new season feels like a story about visibility who gets to be seen, who remains hidden, and what it costs to want more. Compared to last season,…
Filmmaking often looks glamorous from the outside the finished frames, the festival screenings, the cinematic escape. But as director and actor Josh Shea reminds us, the reality is far more grounded. It’s early mornings before sunrise, coffee in hand, and a quiet moment of disbelief where you ask yourself, what are we actually doing? In this…
Movies this year have truly started out with a bang, and People We Meet on Vacation was easily one of my most anticipated films. I’m happy to say it really did deliver. From the opening moments, it felt like the kind of romance movie we don’t get enough of anymore. Originally a novel by Emily Henry, this…
Who would have thought that Ricky Gervais would finally seem old hat and dare I say it, boring. The creator of the hugely influential The Office and my personal favourite Extra’s has made some great stand up shows for Netflix as well as his hilarious time hosting The Golden Globes, but Mortality can’t be added…
I know this is a slightly different kind of review than what you might usually read, but no one really talks about comedy anymore. And honestly, I think right now we could all use a good laugh. With how negative the news cycle is and how much bad stuff people are constantly reading, comedy feels…
“Art is personal, you know that, Pop.” That single line captures the very soul of Jay Kelly, a film that lingers long after the credits roll. In that moment, the film quietly tells us how to watch it not as spectacle or punchline, but as something deeply intimate. Directed by Noah Baumbach and written by Emily…
For her debut short film Billie, Safi Tobi brings a sharp sense of humour to moments of discomfort, grief, and awkward human connection. Balancing comedy with emotional weight, the film feels both deeply personal and self-aware unafraid to poke fun at cinematic tropes while still taking its characters seriously. Having previously worked on major productions including Ted…
