Reviewing the new, the old, the good and the bad.
With each new superhero film crowding your local cineplex, it is difficult to reminisce of a time when only a scarce number were in the ‘know’; when they catered to an unambiguous demographic which, of course, was inherently male. Now, between each respective cinematic universe, i.e. that of DC and that of Marvel (and whatever … Continue reading
Firstly, quick preface: Kathleen Hanna was honoured in Boston, Massachusetts in 2015 by getting a recognised Riot Grrrl Day in the city on April 9th every year. As this is my first year living in Boston and I am slightly obsessed with this movement and its fearless leaders, I thought it only appropriate for me … Continue reading
The Love Witch is one of the most beautiful films I have ever watched, mainly due to director Anna Biller’s decision to shoot it on 35mm film. Her dedication to paying homage to 60’s and 70’s Technicolor movies is evident through the gorgeous costumes and sets that Biller made herself. The sumptuous colours of Elaine’s … Continue reading
I’m obsessed with 80s movies, especially the cheesy teen comedies. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Teen Witch, License to Drive, Can’t Buy Me Love…I’ve sat through them all. So I was surprised to learn that Just One of the Guys fell under both my and many others’ radar. In my opinion, it does the girl-disguises-herself-as-a-guy … Continue reading
Once dubbed “the coolest girl in the world”, actress and now turned director, Chloë Sevigny has made her debut with a short film titled ‘Kitty’. Kitty follows the tale of a young girl, who seemingly believes she’s turning into a cat, and then actually does. The girl, nicknamed Kitty, clearly longs and fantasises about transforming … Continue reading
For years, Hollywood just couldn’t get it right. Those tasked with telling the stories of real, marginalised women in America seemed to trip a step backwards at the very hint of forward momentum. Films like The Secret Life of Bees and The Help were so close to capturing an honest acclaim, but failed audiences by … Continue reading
When I first heard that Park Chan-wook, who is one of my favourite directors, was making a gothic lesbian romance movie based on the book “Fingersmith” but set in 1930s occupied Korea, I could have cried with joy – and after the rapturous response it received after premiering at Cannes my hopes for it hit … Continue reading
