

Exploring the Complexities of Motherhood in Pedro Almodóvar's 'All About my Mother' (1999)
When her teenage son dies in a car accident, Manuela returns to Barcelona in search of her ex-husband, who has since transitioned, to inform her about the tragedy. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, this beautifully tragic feature is a story of motherhood, friendship and grief. Shot through a gorgeous lens of colour and love, Almodóvar is a genius filmmaker when it comes to memorable storytelling and visual spectacle. Cecilia Roth plays the bereaved mother alongside the beautiful
Mar 29, 2025


Exploring the Timeless Themes of Friendship and Adolescence in Stand By Me (1986)
Stand By Me is a beautiful coming of age story which sees a group of young boys, Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern who decide to hike to find the corpse of Ray Brower, a local teenager, who was hit by a train while plucking blueberries in the wild. Written by the incomparable Stephen King, this tale is one of humour, tragedy, heart ache and relatability. We see these children go on a true journey of self discovery and overcome issues within their lives. We see these four friends
Apr 28, 2023


Is the 2022 adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front a Worthy Tribute?
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) is a rare opportunity to feel ‘close’ to the horrors of war, this feature is a sensory overload and...
Mar 10, 2023
























