Trent Film Society presents: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Share bride failing star. This cryptic phrase is the last line of lyrics that appears on David Bowie’s 1976 album Low, the first part of his landmark Berlin trilogy. The …
Reviews
Hollywood at Home: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
I avoided this film. Its title screams of eventual heartbreak. Admittedly I’m not one for seeking catharsis in movies. I know many audiences out there do, which is why the …
Trent Film Society Presents: The Fall (2006)
At one point in Indian director Tarsem Singh’s The Fall, a question is brought up: what is an epic? Although just shy of two hours in length, The Fall itself …
The numbers game: films reduced to ratings
I’m a filmmaker, but I’ve also dabbled as a film critic. The practice is still new to me and there are times where exploring such work inspires an uncomfortable sentiment …
Sounds from the void: Deathsticks EP & demo review
Deathstick’s self-titled, debut EP was released in September 2015. The band’s original line up included Matt Post on vocals, and Evan Moore on drums. They are affiliated with Peterborough record …
Trent Film Society presents: Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin de Amélie Poulain)
Bienvenue, cinéphiles! Trent Film Society are enchantés to present the third film in our February series of quirky love stories: French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s breakthrough success, Le Fabuleux Destin de …
The 2016 ReFrame Film Festival: a review
At Galaxy Cinemas on Thursday, January 28, ReFrame opened their 12th festival with a red carpet. I assume this carpet was a commentary or joke about the nature of film …
A review of Chelsea Does: Episode 1
Netflix is an unstoppable bullet train catapulting forward without any sign of stopping. We, the addicted passengers, have yet to get off. The ride has been way too much fun. …
ReFrame 2016: Dear Araucaria & Serving Time
While feature-length documentaries can pack a memorable punch, even the short films can leave you reeling. Both ends of the spectrum come with years worth hard work and research, but …
Control: a review of Jessica Jones
Over the last couple of years, entertainment journalists have been flooding the web with articles detailing the lack of a significant female presence both on and off the screen. Their …