Why Sideways is Still Alexander Payne’s Finest Vintage Patrick Nabarro January 23, 2018 Features, Love Letter, Nostalgia Alexander Payne, the great satirist of Middle American mores, returns this weekend with his latest ditty of wry social commentary, Downsizing. Often when a filmmaker establishes such a distinctive formula as...
Max – Review Danielle Davenport August 9, 2015 Reviews Max is very ‘American’ yet not at all alienating, with a charming and interesting premise. Part of the film’s engaging nature derives from quick and adept character development, but the most appealing...
Welcome to the ’80s: Emulation and Allusion Rachel Brook December 10, 2014 Features, Nostalgia, Welcome to the 80s 2 Comments For evidence of the enduring popularity of ‘80s screen stories one need look no further than the recent plethora of remakes like Fame and Footloose, and West End musical adaptations such as Back to the...