Category Archives: Comedy

The Truman Show (1998) – Peter Weir {SPOILERS}

The Truman Show written by Andrew Niccol and directed by Peter Weir, criticises society and the ways in which we consume media. Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) has been the star of an elaborate TV show and has lived inside a set his entire life, but has no idea that everyone in his life is anContinue reading “The Truman Show (1998) – Peter Weir {SPOILERS}”

Lady Bird (2017) – Greta Gerwig

Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut, which she also wrote, is a coming-of-age story starring Saoirse Ronan as Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a high schooler in Sacramento, California in 2002. As her self-given name suggests, she is brazen, assertive and unabashed. She craves independence and as the end of high school looms closer sheContinue reading “Lady Bird (2017) – Greta Gerwig”

Fargo (1996) – Coen brothers

Fargo, directed by Joel Coen and written by both him and his brother Ethan, is another gripping film in their portfolio, as is evident in their winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1997. Not only is the script phenomenal, but the acting is amazing. Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi andContinue reading “Fargo (1996) – Coen brothers”

Sorry to Bother You (2018) – Boots Riley

Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You is a refreshing, innovative satire that is thought-provoking and forces you to question your own complicity in the oppressive structures in society today. As well as directing, Riley also wrote the script, and his activist background is apparent through the film’s presence and power. The piece tackles a multitudeContinue reading “Sorry to Bother You (2018) – Boots Riley”

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)

Directed, written and produced by the Coen brothers, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a spontaneous film with a freeing tone. It’s pleasurable to watch as a result of the effort and care that has been put into making it. There are moments of levity and absurdity, with singing and fourth wall breaks: This isContinue reading “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)”

Deadpool 2 (2018) – David Leitch

Deadpool 2 is an exuberant, humorous film with unapologetically bold choices, similar to the first Deadpool (2016). Tim Miller was set to direct the sequel, having directed the first one, but due to creative differences with Ryan Reynolds he quit and David Leitch took over. I was interested to see how the change in directorContinue reading “Deadpool 2 (2018) – David Leitch”