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Sean Baker’s The Florida Project is “enchanting” The Florida Project powerfully depicts "generations earnestly trying to find a mutual language"

Sean Baker’s latest film is a testament to the power of a child’s imagination in the face of adversity. Set in a struggling motel overshadowed by Walt Disney’s Magical Kingdom, The Florida Project follows the adventures and misfortunes of six-year-old … Continue reading Sean Baker’s The Florida Project is “enchanting” The Florida Project powerfully depicts “generations earnestly trying to find a mutual language”

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The “Superficial Shock and Deep Frustration” of Aronofsky’s mother! – Review Darren Aronofsky's latest film fails to impress.

●●○○○ In Darren Aronofsky’s latest film, mother!, Jennifer Lawrence plays the wife of a poet (Javier Bardem) who is struggling to find the inspiration for his next piece of writing. As the film starts, Lawrence’s character (named “mother” in the … Continue reading The “Superficial Shock and Deep Frustration” of Aronofsky’s mother! – Review Darren Aronofsky’s latest film fails to impress.

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“Katie Roche” at the Abbey Theatre – Review While some people may find this contemporary take on "Katie Roche" jarring, it is worth seeing what Byrne and Dunne’s daring does to this underrated play.

●●●○○ Katie Roche (Caoilfhionn Dunne) is a confident young woman keen to elevate herself beyond her current station as a housekeeper. She considers joining a convent; she fancies herself a potential saint. She becomes briefly convinced that she has aristocratic … Continue reading “Katie Roche” at the Abbey Theatre – Review While some people may find this contemporary take on “Katie Roche” jarring, it is worth seeing what Byrne and Dunne’s daring does to this underrated play.

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God’s Own Country – Review Francis Lee’s film is the best love story you’ll see this year.

●●●●● In a remote part of Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby (Josh O’Connor) works on a livestock farm with his father, Martin (Ian Hart), and his grandmother (Gemma Jones). As Martin is recovering from a stroke, they hire an extra pair of … Continue reading God’s Own Country – Review Francis Lee’s film is the best love story you’ll see this year.