★★★★ Celine Song continues to create relatable and emotionally intelligent characters in this surprisingly humorous sophomore feature, which cleverly examines the societal norms surrounding dating and relationships.
Materialists (2025)
Repost: Rye Lane (2023)
Dir: Raine Allen Miller Cast: David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah Rising talents Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson are playful and captivating in the South London set rom-com. ★★★★ The 1 year anniversary of DanLovesFilm continues with a repost of my review for the excellent London-based romcom Rye Lane from 2023. Manchester born director Raine Allen Miller... Continue Reading →
All of Us Strangers (15)
Dir: Andrew Haigh Cast: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy Andrew Haigh's fantasy drama is a wonderfully acted and beautifully sombre meditation on love and loss Following the recent announcement of the Academy Award nominations for the forthcoming ceremony in March, there has been a huge backlash towards AMPAS regarding their "Oscar-worthy" selections.... Continue Reading →
Past Lives (12A)
Dir: Celine Song Cast: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro This beautiful debut feature film by writer-director Celine Song is not just a simple love story, but a poignant tale of what-ifs, that will leave you feeling breathless. I had heard nothing but great things surrounding this directorial debut by Korean-Canadian filmmaker Celine Song. The... Continue Reading →
Elemental (PG)
Dir: Peter Sohn Pixar's latest fable is a cute and charming cross-cultural love story for the whole family to enjoy. There has been question marks of late over the quality of animated films being produced by Pixar. With the rise of Sony Pictures Animation and Illumination in the past decade, providing stiff competition to the... Continue Reading →
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