NO, directed by Pablo Larrain and starring Gael Garcia Bernal, tells the true story of how an advertising executive helped develop an innovative campaign that helped bring an end to General Pinochet’s military rule in Chile. You can read Fernando’s full review here and also take a look at James’ thoughts on the film here. Read more »
Two well-travelled, soon-to-be-married backpackers (Gael García Bernal and Hani Furstenberg) find themselves in Georgia and hire a local guide (Bidzina Gujabidze) to take them hiking through the stunningly picturesque Caucasus Mountains. Reviews and summaries of the film focus on the incidents which they experience. But, for much of the film, next to nothing really happens. […] Read more »
I first became aware of Chilean director Pablo Larrain and his regular leading man Alfredo Castro from their startling 2008 collaboration, Tony Manero. I was less enamoured, but no less impressed by their follow-up, Post Mortem two years later. Larrain’s latest film sees Castro demoted to a supporting role to make way for Mexican superstar […] Read more »
While the central protagonist in 50/50 – the other cancer comedy currently playing – was determined to beat the disease and laugh off his impending death, Marley (Kate Hudson) in A Little Bit of Heaven takes a different approach. Successful, popular, yet emotionally cut-off, Marley has never allowed herself to fall in love for fear […] Read more »