Laurence Anyways 3/04/24
by ScarletLion
Its essentially an on/off love story spanning over several years focused on Laurence and his girlfriend Fred - but with one crucial element Laurence feels he was born in the wrong body.
Perfect Days 2/27/24
by ScarletLion
There wasnt quite enough here to be very emotional, or very dramatic but Wenders wasnt going for that angle.
American Fiction 2/12/24
by ScarletLion
Its all in your face and then of course settles down in a hopeful predictable ending with everyone in the family settling their differences via an out of place 'film within a film' type sequence.
The Zone of Interest 1/29/24
by ScarletLion
Its an impeccably directed film, and save for one possibly awry directorial choice which sets itself apart from the rest of the film, it is an absolute must see.
Io Capitano 1/24/24
by ScarletLion
At its heart this film is a reminder to us how much some of those in search of a better life have to go through, to even begin that search.
Take Out 1/16/24
by ScarletLion
Most of the film is Ming making deliveries from the Chinese take away in New York where he works to try and make enough tips to pay his debts back to the people who smuggled him into the USA..
Monster 1/09/24
by ScarletLion
Its a shame that the legendary composer Sakamoto never got to see the finished film with his score as it accompanies the film so well.
May December 12/04/23
by ScarletLion
I need to collect my thoughts after this one but it's definitely in the top few films of the year.