- August 23, 2025
The extreme vulnerability of Joaquin Phoenix
Looking at his last four projects, it seems that Phoenix perfected his precise working formula – hyper-ambitious, complex-to-realise films from directors he has worked with
Eva Victor: ‘I used the title as a way to reward…
Eva Victor’s first brush with celebrity came through viral comedy videos, most famously one on Straight Pride, which earned them a writing gig for the satirical
My Grandmother Trelotótó review – a world of…
Hoping to resurrect her late grandmother, Júlia, Catarina Ruivo combines family archives with rich visuals in a non-fiction film which successfully immortalises a cherished loved one. Old
Unmoored review – jars its own style
A huge sigh releases from deep within Maria (Mirja Turestedt) as she is greeted by a mob of photographers and journalists at her door asking “Are
Weapons | Freakier Friday | Freaky Friday (2003)
On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss new releases Weapons and Freakier Friday and revisit Freaky Friday for Film Club. Joining host Leila Latif
Weapons review – fun but familiar horror hijinks
If you’ve been to the cinema in the past few months, specifically to watch a horror film, you might have seen an intriguing teaser for Zach
Freakier Friday review – nothing quite compares…
For many millennials and Gen Z cinephiles, Mark Waters’ Freaky Friday is a cornerstone of early 2000s cinema. The third adaptation of Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel of the
Bring Her Back + Directors Danny and Michael Phillipou | The Naked Gun | Naked Gun (1988)
On the show this week we discuss Bring Her Back and speak to its delightful directors Danny and Michael Phillipou. The spoof returns in The
The Naked Gun review – not just more rebooted IP…
A good comedy must be funny; this shouldn’t be a debatable statement, and yet it would seem that as of late, too many studio efforts in
The Fantastic Four: First Steps + Ralph Ineson | What Does That Nature Say To You | The Green Ray (1986)
On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss The Fanastic Four: First Steps and spoke to its star Ralph Ineson. We then review the latest
