Reel Talk: Holistic Health & Culture Decoded
A quiet meditation on life. All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt is a poetic exploration of memory, tradition, and the passage of time. Through the fragmented yet intimate journey of a woman’s life in Mississippi, it is one of the quietest yet immersive films I have ever watched. Life unfolds not in linear progression, but in a… Continue reading All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt: A Poetic Journey Through Life’s Seasons
A mesmerising cinematic journey that plunges you into the vibrant world of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival. This beautiful piece of cinema reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the backdrop of Brazil’s rich cultural landscape. Filled with the pulsating rhythms of samba and a kaleidoscope of colours adorning the streets, I found… Continue reading Black Orpheus Review: Music, Myth & Carnival Magic
Story of a Three-Day Pass, directed by Melvin Van Peebles, is a timeless film that captures the essence of love, identity, and the fleeting nature of freedom in a three-day journey. Set in France in the 1960s, this tale follows an African American soldier named Turner, who is granted a brief respite from his military… Continue reading Story of a Three-Day Pass Review: A Breezy French Escape
An atmospheric tale of the haunting resonance of grief, love and loss, All of Us Strangers is a touching exploration of identity, with an emotional intensity juxtaposed against quiet contemplation. Set against the backdrop of a desolate London tower block, the film follows screenwriter Adam as he grapples with the ghosts of his past and the presence… Continue reading All Of Us Strangers Review: Love, Loss & Queer Identity
As someone who ordinarily wouldn’t glean excitement from the viewing of strong sex scenes, particularly in the company of strangers and my Mother… “Poor Things” rendered me both blushing and contented. Juxtapositions were fluent throughout this movie, for both the plot and audience responses. It was a marvel to witness; a sensory delight, and for… Continue reading Poor Things Review: Sex Surrealism, and Self-Discovery