Don’t Talk to Irene (Film) Review

Things are feeling a little gloomy all round (on both sides of the Atlantic) so Jill chose this charming little underdog indie to cheer us both up. Frankly, any movie that starts with Heart & Soul by T'Pau and has Geena Davis as a spiritual guide to our protagonist is going to be A-OK with …

Vic + Flo Saw a Bear (Film) Review

Blimey. We don't half think outside the box on some of our choices, eh? This one could be considered one of our most art-housey perhaps, though it's not as strange as I've Heard the Mermaids Singing, nor is it anywhere as quirky as the amazing The Foxy Merkins (which I realise I only gave a 4/5 …

I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing (Film) Review

Week one in our long-awaited Feminist Film Month (if you don't count last week's Tootsie) and Jillian chose this quirky tale of Polly, an 'organisationally pared' temporary secretary and full time kook. I’ve personally been looking forward to starting February off right for lots of reasons, not least because January sucked full arse. I know …

88 (Film) Review

I'm not going to pretend that I chose this film for any other reason other than Katharine Isabelle. I love her so very much. That said, I'm not really sure what the fuck went on here so I think I'll just launch into it and see where this review goes. As always, *spoilers*. Also, I'm …