Akiresu to Kame Review
Akiresu to Kame (Achilles And The Tortoise) is the third and final part in a thematic trilogy of films by Takeshi Kitano, the other two being Takeshis’ and Kantoku Banzai! (Glory to the Filmmaker!). Although these films have very little in common in structure, plot or characters they all represent a self-reflexive look by Kitano … Read more
The Limits of Control Review
At a recent interview, at the MoMA in New York, Jim Jarmusch told a story of a time when he visited a paint supply store and took home all the paint samples for different types of white. Once home he spread these all across his floor and ‘tripped out’ just looking at them. All of … Read more
Air Doll Review
The premise of Air Doll is one than will instantly alienate a lot of people, which is unfortunate as it is a premise that Koreeda uses not in the most obvious ‘wacky’ way that people might expect but to investigate emotional subjects. The film is based on a Manga by Yoshiie Goda entitled The Pneumatic … Read more
Anvil! The Story of Anvil Review
Anvil are a metal band with history. At one point in their career they were at the top of the pile with other 80s bands and played to packed out crowds. This fame and success was short-lived though and Anvil now play dives to a handful of fans and can’t get a recording contract, or even for … Read more