100 Streets opens with a text that is spoken by a boy who lives in a bad area, who is part of a local gang in London. He tells how everyone has a moment in their lives, no matter how small, that can determinee the rest of your life. It struck a chord with me. For example, if I had not started working in a particular place when I was a teenager, my taste in music would have been different, I would have never met certain important people in my life and I would not be the person I am today. Continue reading
Category Archives: Drama
Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (1920) – Review
After seeing the horror classic Nosferatu last year, I was curious about watching another classic that was often mentioned, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. A film from 1920 that stands out because the sets look very contrived, with sharp corners and spaces that look strange. A film that is therefore less realistic than other films of the time. The story itself is just as strange. It is about Caligari, who wants to show his “Somnabulist” at the local fair. A man, Cesare, who has been sleeping for 23 years. With his long body and sunken eyes, he has a striking appearance. Two friends, Francis and Alan, visit his presentation and when Caligari tells them that Cesare can answer any question, Alan asks when he will die. Cesare says that that will be the next morning, which ultimately turns out to be correct. Francis suspects Caligari or his Cesare of his death and tries to find out the truth. Continue reading
The Circle (2017) – Review
Working at large companies can be very attractive, especially at the large IT companies in Silicon Valley that have an extensive campus where food is free, you can do all sorts of other activities during working hours and which seem to be place you would want to spend a lot of time. Places where the term “9 to 5” does not seem to apply. In this film The Circle is such a company, led by Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks). It is huge and for many it is a dream to work there. Mae Holland (Emma Watson) does not work there, but is approached by a friend (who has a high position). She is allowed to apply and manages to get the job. She is a call center employee and must work hard to achieve the highest possible score. Continue reading
Thelma & Louise (1991) – Review
It is actually bizarre that it has taken me this long to see this 1991 film. It is a very famous title, which until recently I had never taken the time to see it. Something I should have done much earlier. This film, directed by Ridley Scott, not only works well, but also made me think of a different time when films could only be shot on film. A time when projection in the cinema was still analogue and you could see if a movie had already been screened before. Not that I would want that in the cinemas again, but it evoked a bit of nostalgia. Continue reading
Fences (2016) – Review
There are several actors who have taken a step towards directing at a given moment and so did Denzel Washington. In 2002 he made Antwone Fisher, in 2007 The Great Debaters and last year Fences. A film based on a Pulitzer and Emmy winning play by August Wilson, where the main parts in the film are played by Denzel Washington and Viola Davis who also played these on stage. Continue reading
Firebase (2017) – Short film review
Fans of director Neil Blomkamp have been in for a treat this year. With his new Oats Studio he has released various shorts this year (most around the 20-minute mark), which visually are on the same level as the big blockbusters. The first one was Rakka and the second he released was this one, Firebase. A story which is set in 1970, during the Vietnam war. The army has to face something supernatural. Continue reading
T2 Trainspotting (2017) – Review
There is a moment in this sequel to Trainspotting where you hear someone say “You’re here for nostalgia”. Unfortunately that’s also probably the feeling many viewers will have after watching T2. The original 1996 movie stood out because of its story about drug addicts, the crazy characters and shocking moments. Is it really necessary to return 20 years later to visit Renton (Ewan McGregor), Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller) and Begbie (Robert Carlyle) to see where they are in their lives? Continue reading
Power Rangers (2017) – Review
Although many of us grew up with watching the Power Rangers, it never was something I found appealing. I thought it was a bit weird and hardly watched it. Still I was curious of a movie based on the show, because what would this be turned into with a much bigger budget. Would it make it all more convincing? Continue reading
2:22 (2017) – Review
“A picture is worth a thousand words”, which also is the case with movie posters. When this movie was playing in the cinemas over here I regularly saw the one made for this movie and it’s a bad one. It’s a poster which really doesn’t seel the movie. Firstly the design looks like something made by a fan who cut out the heads of the main characters and after that didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about a font and applying inner and outer shadows in Photoshop. It’s also a very dark poster, which isn’t pleasing to the eyes. The clock shows the same time as the title of the film, but what that means isn’t clear. Basically a poster which doesn’t make you want to see the film, which at least looks a lot better than its promotional material. Continue reading
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016) – Review
If someone asked you to name some long running movie franchises, Resident Evil probably wouldn’t be one you’d think of. Still this movie series started in 2002 and this one is the sixth installment. Despite the fact that these movies didn’t receive many positive review, it managed to appeal to a specific audience and still made more than its production budget back. So The Resident Evil movies might not be well-regarded, but they are known for action, horror elements and of course Milla Jovovich as the protagonist. Like the title already makes clear, this is the last movie in the series (even though a reboot has already been announced). Continue reading