Magic, romance, and happy memories make Bell Book and Candle a timeless cinematic wonder

On its 75th anniversary, the transformative wonders of The Red Shoes continue to dance its way into my heart

“I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel. I want people to have a good time.”
– Michael Kennedy

I had no idea what to expect when It’s a Wonderful Knife came my way. I certainly did not envisage it becoming an instant, holiday-themed, comfort-film favorite.

Terrence Malick’s ethereal, windswept ballad of love, lust, and nature’s wrath remains an otherworldly triumph

Maggie Greenwald’s revisionist 1993 Western remains a bleak feminist drama of gender identity and self-determination

The Portokalos clan’s purportedly final adventure (although I wouldn’t bet on that being true) is a tourist trap of emotional pabulum laid on as thick as freshly mixed tzatziki sauce.

As slight as it may be, Red, White & Royal Blue is a winning romantic comedy that will leave viewers smiling and, in this instance at least, that’s more than enough to satisfy.

Celebrating 30 years of doing all the right things for all the right reasons with Dave