Every now and then, a film arrives that reaches into your soul and takes hold with quiet power. It doesn’t shout or scream—it whispers. And when it does, you listen. The Friend, the 2025 feature film adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s beloved novel, directed with sublime restraint by Scott McGehee and David Siegel, is that rare […]
‘Penguin Bloom’ – Review
The healing power of nature is the central theme to the presentation of the true-life story presented in Penguin Bloom. And this film is a powerful story of what it takes to overcome trauma and to build a new life for yourself and your family. Penguin Bloom tells the true story of Sam Bloom (Naomi […]
‘Ophelia’ – Review
The fire and passion of William Shakespeare’s masterful play Hamlet finds new life through the lens of director Claire McCarthy and the performance of actress Daisy Ridley in Ophelia and the result is a lavishly rich cinematic experience. Set in the 14th Century but spoken in a contemporary voice, Ophelia is a dynamic re-imagining of […]