Some extraordinary performances are on show in this contentious if compelling psychological drama about passions and desires at the crossroads of religion and sex.
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Okja (2017)
Continue reading →Bong’s grasp of tone is sometimes suspect, but this is still a pretty entertaining and emotional piece with strong ecological and anti-animal abuse themes.
Spectre (2015)
Continue reading →Packed with action, but feels overdrawn and coming across as rote, this latest Bond flick serves up a familiar if disappointing fare.
Skyfall (2012)
Mendes focuses on drama, character, and nostalgia in this first-rate Bond film that is also arguably the most beautifully shot in the entire history of the franchise.
Away We Go (2009)
Continue reading →A light-hearted if sometimes explicit take on raising a family (and a home) by the ever reliable Sam Mendes.
Revolutionary Road (2008)
Strong performances pull this drama about a struggling marriage and family together in what feels like a psychoanalysis of our mundane lives.
American Beauty (1999)
Continue reading →One of 1999’s finest movies, Sam Mendes’ debut feature captures the angst and desires of a family imploding from within, but not without some sublime acting on display.
Ninotchka (1939)
Continue reading →Lubitsch and Garbo combine to decent effect in this sharp and witty Hollywood classic about the battle of ideologies and how love gets in the way.
Network (1976)
Continue reading →A film excoriating the media that still feels relevant today, this ’70s classic by Lumet features stunning performances all-round.
Jason Bourne (2016)
Continue reading →Not one of Paul Greengrass’ most coherent thrillers, but this belated reunion with Matt Damon remains compelling and makes a semi-solid case for continuing sequels.
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