Review by James Lindorf Sherlock Holmes is the world’s most renowned detective and has been since he was created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 133 years ago. Doyle brought the character to life in four novels and 56 short stories. Since then, he has made...
Greetings again from the darkness. I’m not sure how to officially protest, but this is writer-director Sean Durkin’s first feature film since the excellent and thought-provoking MARCY MARTHA MAY MARLENE in 2011. Okay, he directed a TV mini-series (“Southcliffe”) in...
Greetings again from the darkness. Even though death is imminent for each of us, we don’t all get the opportunity to say goodbye to loved ones. For those who do, it may not go as smoothly as they’d imagined. This is especially true if they are choosing to end things...
Review by Lisa Payne Ariella (Shira Haas) has a very strict military father (Yiftach Klein) who over-punishes her for everything she does. His motto is actions have consequences. Ariella acts out by self-harming. When Ariella’s mom is in an accident caused by Ariella,...
Review by James Lindorf Whether they are big or small, it is impossible to outrun your problems when they are in your head or your heart. ““Alone”” stars Jules Willcox (Bloodline) as Jessica, a grief-stricken widow fleeing the city and anything that reminders her of...
Review by Lisa Payne Candice (Daisy Axon) has been given a school assignment by Miss Bamford (Miriam Margolyes) to take each letter of the alphabet to chronicle her life. This sets Candice off on an enthusiastic mission to heal her fractured family. Claire Phee (Emma...
Greetings again from the darkness. The temptation here is to compare director William Olsson’s latest film to FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. While the two films do share the foundation of best-selling adult erotica novels, this film is darker and grittier, and doesn’t treat...
Review by James Lindorf It has been 45 days since IFC Films released its World War II drama “Summerland”. Superchill Films decided that it was far too long for the world to go without a new movie titled “Summerland”. Their Canadian indie film is an LGBTQ+ coming of...
Review by Lisa Payne After 26-yo gallery assistant Lucy’s (Geraldine Viswanathan) worst day, where she realises that her boyfriend and work colleague (don’t shit where you live), Max (Utkarsh Ambudkar) is seeing someone else. At the same time, makes a fool of herself...
Review by Monique Thompson A mother and daughter head off for a secluded weekend to reconnect but little do they know the sordid past of the home they’re staying in let alone the strangeness it attracts as they descend into madness. So the synopsis may have you a bit...