Windows Into Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’
Bong Joon-ho’s Best Picture Oscar winning feature ‘Parasite’ (2019/2020) makes spectacular use of windows to establish and reinforce themes. Sam Sewell-Peterson explores in this ‘Parasite’ essay.
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Porco Rosso (1992) Review
‘Expect an unexpectedly satirical edge’ to Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Porco Rosso’ (1992), a strange diversion from the usual Studio Ghibli output. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreThe Invisible Man (2020) Review
This is not your great-grandfather’s ‘Invisible Man’, this is Blumhouse and writer-director Leigh Whannell (‘Upgrade’) making the horror film we need right now. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreKiki’s Delivery Service (1989) Review
Studio Ghibli anime feature ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’, written and directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, is “beautiful to look at”, “a hugely relatable coming-of-age film”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreA Brief History of the Director’s Cut
From the Ridley Scott’s Director’s Cut of ‘Blade Runner’ to Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ extended editions and right through to the Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’ – the history of the director’s cut as presented by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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The Host (2006) Review
Bong Joon-ho feature ‘The Host’ is not only “a smart and entertaining thriller, but a tender family drama and a rip-roaring comedy.” Sam Sewell-Peterson’s review.
Read MoreBad Boys for Life (2020) Review
Are the Bad Boys really “for life”? Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews the third installment in the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action-comedy franchise ‘Bad Boys’.
Read More1917 (2019) Review
It’s rare to see a film about World War I, but Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’, photographed by Roger Deakins, becomes a pretty fine example of the sub-genre according to Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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