Isle of Dogs
In an alternative Japan, intelligent dogs are downtrodden victims of social prejudice due to an ancient conflict. Following the outbreak of dog flu, Mayor Kobayashi of Megasaki hatches a plan […]
Author Archives: Alex Chafey
Hook
Some 80 years after Peter Pan’s famous adventures, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up has grown up into a corporate lawyer and neglectful father who has forgotten his youthful adventures. […]
Koyaanisqatsi
Essentially an extended Philip Glass music video, Koyaanisqatsi takes a long, hard look at human civilazation through beautifully photographed scenes accompanied by some of Glass’s finest work. Beginning with stunning […]
I, Tonya
I, Tonya is the story of Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) and the events surrounding the 1994 assault on rival Nancy Kerrigan (Caitlin Carver). Think Black Swan with […]
Fantastic Voyage
A team of scientists take a trip into the unknown which lasts just one hour and can be measured in centimeters, as they’re shrunk down to microscopic size and head […]
Carmen
Bizet’s classic opera is retold in this unconventional staging at the Royal Opera House, directed by Barrie Kosky. In this modern production the paintbox colours, twirling dresses and cigarettes are […]
Black Panther
If you were to list the finest black screen actors currently working, there’s a good chance the list would include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle and Idris Elba. And […]
The Shape of Water
Sally Hawkins plays Elisa, a cleaner in a military research facility who develops an affinity with the new ‘asset’ – an aquatic humanoid from the Amazon. Think ET or Free […]
Early Man
Take a trip back to the Plasticine Age with the latest offering from Aardman animation. Dug (Eddie Redmayne) must unite his tribe to reclaim their home from vicious invaders by […]
A Hijacking
Any frequent cinema goer or DVD purchaser knows that the film industry is on the brink of being destroyed by pirates. But apparently pirates operate at sea now, too, which […]
Screen Goblin 