As the pre-show material progressed, which included everything from Twin Beaks (shout out David Finch) to multi-part Twin Peaks Japanese coffee ads, spirits were high all around as we ventured into what would eventuate into a whopping four hours of Twin Peaks material in total. That, as expected, came to a grinding halt as the film began.
The tonal shift was like whiplash. The cherries in the pie had soured and the coffee had gone bitter beyond belief. At that…
A refreshing take on the genre with its candid depiction of love, its interconnectedness with loss, and how it can serve as an anchor in times of hardship. This is of course thanks to the chemistry between Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield- their relationship feels real, raw, and ordinary. It places close attention to the little things in life, which helps make this relationship feel more lived-in: a Terry’s chocolate orange, a pen running out of ink, jaffa cakes in…
I don't rate films when I log them, but it would be a disservice if I didn't give this all the stars when logging it again. I was aware of the famed yearly Astor screenings for a while, and incredibly stoked I could finally make one. I'd never seen this in a cinema before, so very very happy I was able to see it as intended; on a big screen with the volume up at full blast.
I can't sing…
