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Daily Archives: September 8, 2024
Kinds of Kindness (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Kinds of Self-indulgence
I sometimes found Yorgos Lanthimos’ early films such as “Dogtooth” (2009) a bit too dry and vicious for me, and his latest film “Kinds of Kindness”, which is currently available on Disney+ in South Korea, shows him back in his … Continue reading
Eileen (2023) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): That unnerving attraction between them
William Oldroyd’s second feature film “Eileen” is a rather uneven mix of noir thriller and coming-of-age drama. The movie is fairly compelling during its first two acts thanks to its good mood and storytelling as well as the two talented … Continue reading
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