A mysterious smoke hangs over the forests of western Thailand in Phuttiphong Aroonpheng’s The Burning Giants . As it spreads, so do disease, destruction and displacement, in a devastating film that gradually takes on an intriguing, mythical quality. The f... See more
I find a strange comfort in sitting in front of a screen, preferably slurping a neon-blue Ice Blast, and watching people take catastrophic risks. I adore the early Buster Keaton movies, with their playful yet death-defyingly dangerous stunts, just as much... See more
We Brits are world leaders in whining about the weather. In Pressure , though, the forecast isn’t polite small talk; it holds the very fate of the Second World War in its hands. Adapted from David Haig’s play, the film unfolds over the tense 72 hours lead... See more
The hype around Grand Theft Auto VI reached another level this week with Rockstar and Netflix’s extended look at the game. So, as we wait just a little longer to head back to Vice City, why not spend some time watching the films that capture the many side... See more
Do we truly notice the animals around us? This is the question posed by Super Nature , a nature documentary that implores us to put down our smartphones and re-engage with the natural world. But the film is not simply an ode to adorable seals and endanger... See more
