50s Gowns in Paradise

Words by Amy Wild The psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling has had its fair share of controversy since it came out in late September last year, from rumours of drama between its star-studded cast to only getting two stars on rotten tomatoes. The film  was directed by Olivia Wilde, who also directed Booksmart and starred in Don’t Worry Darling as Bunny. It follows Alice (Florence … Continue reading 50s Gowns in Paradise

Little Women of A New Generation?

By Pui Kuan Cheah Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, the new adaptation of Little Women directed by Greta Gerwig has been applauded by critics and audiences alike. It landed six nominations and one win at the 92nd Academy Awards for best costume design, amidst a competitive nominee selection. Prior to the movieÔÇÖs theatrical release, many were questioning the need for yet … Continue reading Little Women of A New Generation?

Review: Midsommar

By Caleb Carter Ever needed a good cry? Last year, Hereditary proved to be a runaway success: a candle-lit, black nightmare of familial leashes and compounded trauma that shocked audiences worldwide. This year, the writer/director, Ari Aster returns with Midsommar, a film that evades categorization. Described by Aster as an ÔÇ£adult fairytaleÔÇØ, a ÔÇ£dark comedyÔÇØ and ÔÇ£a breakup movieÔÇØ all at once, the ambitious sophomore … Continue reading Review: Midsommar