Christmas Gift Guide: Arthouse Addict and Sci-Fi Superstar Tom Bond December 14, 2014 Competitions 2 Comments It’s that most wonderful time of the year, full of food and films for all to enjoy, and here at ORWAV we thought we’d do our bit to get you in the Christmas spirit with a gift guide for all your festive...
St. Vincent – Review Bertie Archer November 26, 2014 Reviews Equal parts heart-warming comedy and heart-breaking tragedy, St. Vincent is a retelling of a well-worn story which leaves the broad-strokes of the plot predictable from the start. Some salvation comes from...
Scene Stealers: Steve Martin in Little Shop of Horrors David Brake August 23, 2014 Analysis, Features, Scene Stealers Oh mama. Orin Scrivello is an abusive, nitrous oxide-huffing, sadistic, twisted mad man. In the hands of Steve Martin, he becomes a scene-stealer of the highest quality. The 1986 musical Little Shop of...
A Beginner’s Guide To… Wes Anderson Chris Davies March 7, 2014 A Beginner's Guide To..., Analysis, Features 1 Comment Wes Anderson is the creator of a string of classic American independent films that infuse a quirky filming style with wry humour and eccentric characterisations, including The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore,...
The Grand Budapest Hotel – Review Chris Davies March 3, 2014 Reviews 4 Comments Wes Anderson’s latest is like a matryoshka doll, each narrative opening to reveal another nested inside. At the centre is the story of Gustav H., delivered with pontifical perfection by a flawless...
The Monuments Men – Review Chris Davies February 15, 2014 Reviews 1 Comment Following Argo, Clooney and Heslov return with another historical drama infused with humour. At least on paper… Dreadfully constructed setups make the "jokes" fall flat, with the incredible cast...