Every six to twelve months, we begin looking at a new series of films chosen by age, genre, directors or what have you.
Peaking Tensions in Sherpa Shrouded in mist, sinisterly brooding, stands the towering Mount Everest. Over the years, this awe-inspiring natural monument has been harnessed by man into both a challenge and a commodity. Jennifer Peedom’s sweeping images of the mountain, and real footage of snow, still and falling, often remind us that this should not …
Before There Were “Frenemies”, There Was Ginger & Rosa Female friendships by any standards involve a fascinating dynamic, so when the Cold War plus one very uncomfortable betrayal is added to the mix, psychological mayhem ensues. But the jazzy music and distinctive lighting, also, make for a stylistic ride.
“Somewhere Between 50 and Death…” in Advanced Style Look around today and you will be inundated with images of youth and beauty: the fashion industry predicates itself on it, with magazines and campaigns, runways and catalogues all devoted to a demographic of supple skin and taut bodies. Fashion and beauty products are all pushed towards …
I’ll Tell You What I Want, What I Really, Really Want: What Women (Actually) Want Women are mysterious creatures, with the inner workings of a lady often as complicated to herself as those around her. For men then, trying to decode this enigma, or to even more ambitiously step into women’s shoes, is a …
Searching For Life’s Sweetness in The Secret Life Of Bees Imagine living with the reality that, as a baby, you accidentally shot and killed your own mother! A little on the improbable side, but not at all impossible. And hey, this is America, where guns are practically used as dummies. Now, as a fourteen-year-old …
She’s A Feminist Without Even Realising It In Whale Rider From out of the aquamarine comes the graceful body of a whale. In the quiet capsule of water, a sliding melody begins to echo the song of a whale. Raising the hairs on your arms, this haunting music wafts forwards, and a soft voice begins …
Tiny Furniture in Huge Houses Before there was Girls, there was Tiny Furniture, the micro-budget feature film that launched Lena Dunham’s career. Think Hannah, think Jessa, and think extreme relevance in the form of ‘what-the-hell-am-I-doing-with-my-life’ themes.
Planting a Family Is Easy, Growing One Is Hard, But The Kids Are All Right “Why’d you donate sperm?” “Well, it’s a lot more fun than donating blood.” True indeed, but far messier…