Saturday 29 May 2021

Tess (1979)


Mom and Dad (2017)


 

A teenage girl and her younger brother must survive a wild 24 hours during which a mass hysteria of unknown origin causes parents to turn violently on their own kids.

Good satirical premise has its moments and an enjoyably off-kilter performance by Nicholas Cage, but is really only mildly entertaining.  



Thursday 27 May 2021

Amarcord (1973)


The Dig (2021)



An archaeologist embarks on the historically important excavation of Sutton Hoo in 1938. 

Excellent period production with a stellar cast is good to watch and tells a heart-felt story of an overlooked scientist, but unfortunately never quite explains the true historical importance of the depicted discovery.