This film is the definition of a slow-burn with a brilliantly satisfying pay-off. Despite starting slow, the cinematography and beautifully framed shots, coupled with Johnny Greenwood’s menacing soundtrack build tension unlike any film I’ve seen in recent years. Performances by Benedict Cumberbatch and Kodi-Smit McPhee ground the film and heighten the tension of the established world. Cumberbatch does a brilliant job of portraying the hyper-masculine, domineering rancher in a way that draws the audience in, questioning his every move. The…

Wholesome and heartwarming, James & Isey is a film that not only evokes a sense of joy but also invites the audience to reflect on their own relationships and sense of spirituality. There are so many nuggets of wisdom divulged by mother and son duo, James and Isey. Hearing about the impact colonization has had on Maori people and their traditions was heartbreaking and should act as reminder of our history and how we must consciously forge a better future for…