https://youtu.be/9FXCSXuGTF4 Written and Directed by Wes Anderson US/2023/105mins ★★★ How we’ve often wondered what goes on in one of the most-popular contemporary auteur’s mindsets when constructing some of the most visually grand, obscure, and language-grappling films: The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox and even an island full of Dogs. Adore them, or think they’re self-aggrandising, it’s … Continue reading Asteroid City
https://youtu.be/wBDLRvjHVOY Directed by Baz Luhrmann Written by Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell & Craig Pearce 2022/ USA/ 159 mins ★★★ 42. That’s the age Elvis Presley was at his death. Once the heartthrob of the world, reduced to a Vegas novelty. And nearly ten years since his last feature, the fairy-tale jukebox wonder that is Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis asks the … Continue reading Elvis – Edinburgh Filmhouse
https://youtu.be/cniRGSpBXEM Based on the novel by Dan Brown Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel Directed by Luke Sheppard ★★★ Priory of Sion. Illuminati. The Holy Grail. Many of us know the tales, the legends, but here’s the thing; there’s always a grain of truth hiding in the myth. A novel for those who dislike … Continue reading The Da Vinci Code – King’s Theatre
https://youtu.be/hYTmQwixruI A few weeks ago, we were fortunate enough to join Capital Theatres in welcoming the stars of The Da Vinci Code to the outstanding Rosslyn Chapel, a centre-point location for Dan Brown’s novel and the inevitable climax of the film. As difficult as it may be to remove oneself from the majesty all around, we sat … Continue reading A Chat With – The Da Vinci Code
