Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Andy Muschietti Stars: Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdu, Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, Gal Gadot, Temuera Morrison, Kiersey Clemons. Once more into the multiverse we go. For a while the Marvel superhero movies have been exploring the fertile possibilities of the multiverse, which is… Continue Reading »
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Rob Marshall Stars: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, voices of Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina. Disney continues its trend of producing live action adaptations of its animation back catalogue with this lavish $200 million remake of 1989’s classic tale of The Little Mermaid,… Continue Reading »
THE BLUE CAFTAN
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Maryam Touzami Stars: Lubna Azabal, Saleh Bakri, Ayoub Missioui. This sensitive and engaging queer themed story won the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes in 2022 and was Morocco’s official entry for the Oscars. The film centres around a middle-aged married couple named Mina (Lubna Azabal) and Halim (Saleh Bakri) who are… Continue Reading »
THE NARROW BRIDGE – interview with Esther Takac
Esther Takac Interview by GREG KING This documentary is a searching journey into the souls of four people who, after searing pain, develop strengths they never had before. Bushra, Rami, Meytal and Bassam, women and men who lost a child or parent in violent conflict, are creating a sacred space for change as they transform… Continue Reading »
THE INSPECTION
The Inspection Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Elegance Bratton Stars: Jeremy Pope, Bokeem Woodbine, Raul Castillo, Gabrielle Union, McCaul Lombardi, Eman Esfandi. This film examining the toxic masculinity and institutional bigotry and homophobia of the military is based on director Elegance Bratton’s own experiences as a gay black man trying to become a US Marine. … Continue Reading »
THE INNOCENT
The Innocent Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Louis Garrel Stars: Louis Garrel, Noemie Merlant, Roschdy Zem), Anouk Grinberg, Jean-Claude Pautot. Thirtysomething Abel Lefranc (writer/director Louis Garrel) is a widowed marine biologist who also works as a tourist guide at the local aquarium. But he is depressed as he has never quite got over the loss… Continue Reading »