Author: James Partridge

Cannes 2018 Review: Leto

There’s a lot to enjoy here: interesting story, great cast, superb visuals and killer soundtrack. It doesn’t delve too deep into the chaotic side of the lifestyle or make more of a political point, which I would’ve liked to have seen, but I thoroughly enjoy the film nonetheless.

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Cannes 2017: End of Festival Review

It’s always sad to say goodbye. But I’ve seen some stunning films and leave more than a little content. Cannes’ 70th birthday had a line-up I was excited to see. And, for the most part, it didn’t disappoint. I don’t think I’ve rated some many films so highly – three got 9.5/10! – and some gems were uncovered – Patti Cake$ was a absolute delight. So here’s a wrap of all the films I saw and the ratings I gave – also check out my reviews on the site. Looking forward to seeing many of these again, when they...

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Cannes 2017 Review: Wind River

Synopsis: A rookie FBI agent teams up with a local game tracker, with deep community ties and a hunted past, to investigate the murder of a local girl on a remote Native American Reservation in the hopes of solving the mysterious death. Thoughts: Not only can Taylor Sheridan write a exhilarating thriller – as he proved with Hell or High Water and Sicario – he can also write and direct and exhilarating thriller too! Brilliantly lead by Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen, Wind River will have you moving slowly forward to the edge of your seat and then leave...

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