Patricio Guzmán’s follow-up to “Nostalgia for the Light” is profound and awe-inspiring. Patricio Guzmán is fast becoming one of the quintessential directors of Latin American cinema. His documentaries are highly poetic and captivating explorations of his native Chile. History, science and politics are delicately woven into mystical explorations of Chile’s past and present whilst modern […]

Joe Morgan reviews Asif Kapadia’s harrowing documentary “Amy”, which peers into the public and private life of singer Amy Winehouse through home videos, still pictures and interview narration. It’s been four years since the death of Amy Winehouse, and Asif Kapadia’s Amy is the first film which attempts to piece together why the life of this supremely […]

Although it isn’t accurate to say Tommy Lee Jones’ “The Homesman” challenges typical gender roles for women in westerns, Joe Morgan regardless thinks it’s a brilliant watch. The Homesman, the second western directed by Tommy Lee Jones, follows lonely spinster Mary Bee Cutty (Hillary Swank) and claim jumper George Briggs (Jones) as they escort three […]

Joe Morgan remembers acclaimed actor Omar Sharif, who passed away on July 10th at the age of 83. Though marked by turbulence and tragedy, Sharif’s 50-year career will be best remembered for his charismatic performances in Lawrence of Arabia and Dr. Zhivago. This month saw the passing of Omar Sharif, famed for his esteemed roles in […]