Wes Anderson has done it again! By which I mean made a bizarre film with a totally unique premise, melancholy undertones and ridiculously underplayed humour. And of course, I loved it.
Bark as good as its bite (Isle of Dogs review)
Tag: Comedy
The Drugs don’t work, they just make it worse (Gringo Review)
Produced by Amazon Studios (you know, that online retailer that has decided to turn its hand to filmmaking), Gringo is a crime-comedy directed by Nash Edgerton (in his directorial debut). It stars David Oyelowo (who is by far the best part about the film) alongside Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron and Amanda Seyfried.
Lady and the Mum (Lady Bird review)
Odeon Coventry finally decided to show Lady Bird, a film that has been out for months and which has garnered some pretty major critical acclaim. Though it didn’t win, it was nominated at the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay, and it won the Golden Globe for best Comedy Film. This major acclaim got me very excited to see the film, and while it didn’t quite live up to my (very high) expectations, I did enjoy it.
Playtime’s Over (Game Night review)
Everything about this film seemed like it was doomed to fail. For starters, it stars Jason Bateman, who though I love in Arrested Development, it can’t be denied his films have been very hit and miss. The premise looked like It would be weak, and it generally seemed like Game Night would be a really naff comedy. What a joy to say that this film is actually a genuinely brilliant comedy gem.
Blades of Glory (I, Tonya review)
Well, with this horrible weather we’re currently experiencing, seeing ‘I, Tonya’ was a well-timed affair. Telling the shockingly true story of ice skater Tonya Harding and her madcap career, it is a brilliantly creative black comedy drama about brutally cold-hearted characters.
A masterclass in ‘Tragi-Comedy’ (Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri review)
A beautifully written black comedy, where sublime performances ensure a perfect balance of laughs and heartbreak (click to read more)
Delving into my film-archives (Special 50th Blog Post)
Welcome to my 50th blog post! To celebrate the milestone, I thought I'd share some of my earliest films and look at the evolution of my film making, while massively embarrassing myself at the same time (click to read more)
My Top 10 Films of 2017
Reflect on a great year in film as I recall some of my favourite films of 2017, and look forward to what 2018 has to offer (click to read more)
“That was F*cking Spectacular!” (Kingsman: The Golden Circle review)
A film full of moral problems and plot holes, but one that proves theres nothing wrong with going to the cinema for pure escapist fun (click to read more)
Creating the Wright sound for a film (Baby Driver review)
A stunning addition to Edgar Wrights filmography, with a killer soundtrack, beautiful action set pieces and stylish directing. The Best Film of 2017 (click to read more)
Daniel Robinson: From Reel to Real 