Author: Maria Lattila
1957 in Film: Sweet Smell of Success
Few other genres describe the 1950’s cinema landscape better than film noir. The tales of crime, murder and lust are ones for the ages. Still…
Film Review: Richard Jewell
Clint Eastwood’s directorial grip has loosened quite a bit in the last few years. Sully was the definition of the word ‘fine’ and The 15:17…
Filmotomy’s Best Films of the Decade – Maria Lattila’s List
Members of the Filmotomy team agonize over their top ten for the decade (2010-19). It’s been an insanely good decade for film. When we talk…
Film Road to Halloween: Lake Bodom (2016)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 5 days to…
LFF Review: Judy & Punch
Judy & Punch is a reimagining of the origin story of the famous puppet show. Drawing humour from the beating of puppet-Judy, the puppet show…
Film Road to Halloween: The Nightingale (2018)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 21 days to…
Film Road to Halloween: Midsommar (2019)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 27 days to…
Film Road to Halloween: Assassination Nation (2018)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 29 days to…
Film Road to Halloween: Haute Tension / Switchblade Romance (2003)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 51 days to…
Film Road to Halloween: Spring (2014)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 54 days to…
Film Road to Halloween: The House of the Devil (2009)
The road to Halloween is paved with good films. Wherein we countdown to the spirited season with a hundred doses of horror. 92 days to…
1979 in Film: Seeing Apocalypse Now, Final Cut on the Big Screen
If you haven’t seen Apocalypse Now, you simply haven’t lived. I mean it, it’s truly one of those must-see films, a true classic. This doesn’t…
Review: Booksmart (2019)
Molly and Amy (fantastic Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever) are about to graduate from high school. The pair have spent their school years focusing on…
Cannes 2019: Un Certain Regard Prizes Announced
Cannes 2019 is almost over and the Un Certain Regard jury has revealed the festival’s first prizes. Led by president Nadine Labaki, the jury awarded…
