Continue reading →Witty and earnest, this is a remarkable work of ‘30s French cinema that benefits from very human characterisations.
Category / Criterion Collection
Dekalog: Nine (1988)
Together with ‘Dekalog: One’, this is the finest episode of the series dealing with (extra)marital affairs between a couple with genuine emotions and unparalleled sensitivity to its characters.
Dekalog: Ten (1988)
The ‘Dekalog’ series concludes with a fascinating treatise on possessions and losses, with capitalism rearing its ugly head.
Double Life of Veronique, The (1991)
Continue reading →A metaphysical treatment of the ‘doppelganger’ story, Kieslowski’s brilliant work is both ravishing and mysterious, and features an incredibly mesmerising performance by Irene Jacobs.
Shallow Grave (1994)
Continue reading →Danny Boyle’s dynamic first feature is a psychological thriller that is fun, morbid, and keeps you on your toes.
Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The (2008)
Continue reading →An ambitious if poorly-paced film that struggles to sustain for long stretches despite the incredible technical wizardry on show.
Game, The (1997)
Continue reading →Clinically precise in its execution, this mystery-thriller grips you and plays you like a game.
Flowers of Shanghai (1998)
Continue reading →Like “The Assassin”, this is one of Hou’s most formally exquisite works – a gorgeous and sensuous take on the period costume drama.
Hunger (2008)
Continue reading →Steve McQueen’s Cannes Camera d’Or-winning debut feature is powerful and astonishing.
Other Side of Hope, The (2017)
Continue reading →Takes a while to set off, but when it does, the film is Kaurismäki at his deadpan comedic best, with a touch of empathy for its characters.
Eternality Tan 