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James LanternmanThe Spirit of the Beehive (1973): A Study of Trauma and a Very Clever Attack Against a Fascistic…Victor Enrice’s debut is beautifully weaponised art, released from within a dictatorshipMar 25, 2023Mar 25, 2023
James LanternmanThe Beasts (As bestas): A Movie ReviewA memorable thriller with horror leanings, telling a tale of nature, brutes, and cultural dividesMar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023
James LanternmanThe Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft: A Movie ReviewWerner Herzog celebrates the volcanic imagery of the Kraffts, wrestled from “the claws of the devil”Feb 23, 20231Feb 23, 20231
James LanternmanLiving: A Movie ReviewA worthy remake of a Kurosawa classic, with a cinematic heart of goldFeb 17, 20236Feb 17, 20236
James LanternmanThe Banshees of Inisherin: A Movie ReviewAn electrifying, melancholic fable that is Martin McDonagh’s best movie to dateFeb 13, 20234Feb 13, 20234
James LanternmanBabylon (2022): A Movie ReviewA gruelling joyride that made me contemplate the never-ending movie that keeps getting worseFeb 1, 20234Feb 1, 20234
James LanternmanSmile (2022): A Movie ReviewAn entertaining and surprisingly deep-cutting debut from Parker Finn.Oct 9, 20223Oct 9, 20223
James LanternmanCrimes of the Future (2022): A Movie ReviewThe cinema industry is doing poorly, and buying some food and a drink with your ticket is the best way to support them. That’s where the…Oct 5, 20224Oct 5, 20224