Joe Marshall

I was surprised to discover that the recently released The Eight Mountains is an adaptation of a novel, written in 2016 by Paolo Cognetti. The film seemed more like a product of the pandemic, tackling themes of loneliness, self-discovery and reconnecting with ‘what truly matters’, something many felt over the last couple years.  Perhaps those […]

Since its premiere in Cannes this year, dark comedy Triangle of Sadness has divided critics and audiences alike with its attempt at social commentary on power relations. Its take on economy, race, gender and more might not be ground-breaking, but it’s still a deliciously entertaining, Palme-d’Or winning film from Swedish director Ruben Östlund. The film, […]