• directed by PHILLIP NOYCE
• with Pierce Brosnan
• to be released Dec 8 2023
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The plot of FAST CHARLIE is engaging and neatly unfolds like a tick-tock journey. Charlie’s comfortable life as a Mob killer and fixer gets torn apart overnight when a rival gangster, Beggar Mercado, decides to eliminate Stan and his entire team1. The film then follows Charlie’s will to survive and his ice-pick attitude under his debonair surface. Director Phillip Noyce deserves praise for his work on FAST CHARLIE. He brings the film in at 90 minutes, a rare feat these days, and stages it so that each plot swivel arrives in time to take the audience somewhere1. The film is a modest genre movie, and that’s what’s good about it. The film also features a credible May-December romance, which grows amidst the constant mayhem. This adds another layer to the film, making it not just a crime drama but also a touching love story. In conclusion, FAST CHARLIE is a film that does much without doing much4. It’s a minor gangster film that manages to captivate the audience with its character depth, engaging plot, and excellent performances4. Brosnan’s portrayal of Charlie is particularly noteworthy, making FAST CHARLIE a must-watch for fans of the genre

• directed by DAVID FINCHER
• with Michael Fassbender
• now available on Netflix
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David Fincher’s THE KILLER a masterclass in tension and technical brilliance, even if it doesn’t quite hit the emotional depths of some of his previous work. The film follows a nameless assassin, played with icy detachment by Michael Fassbender, as he navigates the treacherous underworld of contract killing. The film’s greatest strength lies in its meticulous attention to detail. Every shot, every line of dialogue, every piece of set dressing feels carefully considered and purposeful. This level of precision extends to the performances as well. Fassbender is particularly impressive, embodying his character’s cold, calculating nature while still hinting at the humanity beneath the surface. Fincher’s direction is as assured as ever. He crafts a number of intense, edge-of-your-seat sequences that showcase his ability to create suspense and dread. The film’s action scenes are particularly noteworthy, combining brutal violence with a kind of balletic grace. THE KILLER is a solid addition to Fincher’s filmography. While it may not reach the heights of FIGHT CLUB or THE SOCIAL NETWORK it offers a fascinating exploration of a morally ambiguous world. Its technical excellence, combined with a standout performance from Fassbender, make it well worth a watch for any fan of the thriller genre.

• directed by Andrew Haigh
• with Paul Mescal & Andrew Scott
• to be released Jan 2024
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ALL OF US STRANGERS is a beautiful fantasy-supernatural romance that delves into the depths of grief, loneliness, and love. Directed by Andrew Haigh, the film features tremendous performances from Irish actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott, who portray the complexities of their characters with grace and tenderness. The story revolves around Adam, a screenwriter portrayed by Scott, who is grappling with the loss of his parents. His life takes a surreal turn when he discovers his parents, played by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell, are somehow still alive in his childhood home. The film is adapted from the Japanese novel STRANGERS by Taichi Yamada, and it beautifully balances the melancholy sweetness of the original with its own eerie and uncanny revelations. The cinematography is exquisite, using light brilliantly to convey memory and emotion. ALL OF US STRANGERS is not only a film about grief and loneliness; it’s about finding joy in relationships and understanding our parents as ordinary, vulnerable people. This thought-provoking drama is a must-watch for those seeking a film that combines emotional depth with visual beauty.