A tense depiction of societies collapse, the destruction of technology and the human instinct to survive. Leave the World Behind (2023) is a stressful thriller that tempts you with details on every corner, inching you closer to the answers whilst leaving you in the abyss. With a strong cast and incredible camera work, this film is a feast for the eyes. Every scene is shot with a careful eye and attention to detail, using all camera angles and elements to indulge audiences in

Discover Cardiff Animation Nights and Support Recognised Welsh Animation Published in Cardiff Life Magazine Edition 278 Cardiff is a hub for creativity, producing a variety of content made by Welsh and Wales based artists in our talent-filled capital. From feature films to leading television series’ Cardiff always has a new venture to discover, like Cardiff Animation Nights. Founded in 2014 by award-winning animator and director, Lauren Orme who later co-developed the Cardiff

Retired widow Nancy Stokes hires a good-looking young sex worker called Leo Grande, in the hope of enjoying a night of pleasure and self-discovery after an unfulfilling married life. Seeing Emma Thompson in this style of movie was truly refreshing, she appeared to be free and open with her body and it felt like a personal achievement for her as an actress. In regard to the film, it was a slow burner, the characters were very fun to watch develop and both core characters went

Aesthetically this film is dark with layered comedy and genuine thrill throughout. Sadly, I am not familiar with Dungeons and Dragons...

Run Rabbit Run is a psychological thriller with a number of compelling moments but as a whole, this film is rather unoriginal and somewhat threadbare. Typical ghost story tropes were used throughout which left little to the imagination, I could predict the sinister ending from the first moment we met these characters. There is no doubt this film is executed well, directed and filmed with precision but nonetheless, these elements didn’t distract from the minimal and enigmatic

This review was a difficult one, it was a challenge to get all my thoughts onto the paper. For months all I've seen is Barbenheimer, all...

Being a fan of vampire movies and horror comedies in general I knew this film would speak to me in a number of ways. Not to mention the...

The Super Mario Bros Movie was not what I was expecting, from the beginning this movie was full of humour and originality. The world of...

Step Brothers is a goofy comedy which delivers some of the most slapstick and overtly ridiculous displays of humour. The films central storyline is hilarious, following the surreal lives of Brennan and Dale who are forced to get alone with one another. The story is strong but in reality, this film would be nothing without the presence of Ferrell and Riley, the two actors in the core roles completely dominate this film and make it the comedy classic it is today. Ferrell and Ri

This film was a big pill to swallow, an impressive visual spectacle with an incredible cast, director and story but at its core, this is...

JoJo Rabbit is a brilliant example of genius filmmaking, not being afraid to approach a certain topic through the lens of satire and comedy yet displaying the upmost respect and intelligence on said topic. JoJo Rabbit from the outside is simply a war movie but once you start watching you realise it is so much more than that. Centred around young JoJo who is conflicted about his place in the world as a Hitler Youth cadet. This film was brought to life from the brilliant mind o

Moonage Daydream (2022) is a cinematic odyssey which explores musical legend David Bowie and his creative musical journey. From visionary...