Review - Rental Family
Hikari crafts a tender meditation on loneliness and human connection, elevated by Brendan Fraser’s soulful, understated performance in this years most crowd-pleasing efforts, Rental Family.
Review - The Testament of Ann Lee
With Amanda Seyfried delivering a performance of divine possession, The Testament of Ann Lee is a bold, hypnotic descent into faith, fanaticism, and ecstasy.
Review - The Smashing Machine
Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine is an unusually conventional sports biopic that pulls some punches without much surprise. Johnson’s lead performance is safe and commendable but never a knockout.
Review - Eternity
A rom-com that prides itself in a high-concept execution of a fantastical world beyond our lives; Eternity is a surefire crowd-pleaser where love, life and loss all collide in a world in transit.
Review - Hamnet
Thunderous in emotion yet ghostly in touch, Hamnet transforms the tragedy of loss into a haunting meditation on survival, life and love. Anchored by Jesse Buckley’s career defining performance; Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet is a gutting portrait of grief that will leave you breathless.
Review - Train Dreams
Train Dreams is a melancholy memory that is bound to devastate and encapsulate you. Joel Edgerton’s quiet silence echoes across generations; a story about the longing for a simple life at the turn of the century. Every frame will haunt you long after its final scene.
Review - The Ballad of a Small Player
A fantastical sweat-soaked fantasy across the neon lights of Macau; Edward Berger’s newest feature is a foray into gambling hell - a misfire of epic proportions, an exponentially boring character study that wastes a great performance from Colin Farrell.
Review - Christy
David Michod’s Christy is a sports biopic that straddles the safety of structure than reinvent the conventions. Christy Martin’s inspiring and tumultus story marks a bold new step in Sydney Sweeney’s career.
Tiny Poster Spotlight: Hamilton by Heather Monahan
Our latest Tiny Poster celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Hamilton - the musical that revolutionized theatre by blending hip-hop, R&B, and jazz with historical storytelling and featuring a diverse cast that brought fresh and new perspectives to an old tale.
Tiny Poster Spotlight: The Mummy by Jason Kincaid
Our latest Tiny Poster celebrates The Mummy (1999) with a hand-painted design by artist Jason Kincaid. Inspired by Richard Amsel’s iconic adventure posters, Jason uses traditional acrylics and colored pencils to capture the film’s nostalgic energy, Egyptian desert palette, and classic Hollywood spirit.
Tiny Poster Spotlight: La La Land by Russell Treloar
Celebrate the timeless romance of La La Land with our July Tiny Poster by artist Russell Treloar. Discover the inspiration behind the artwork, learn how real piano keys and a dreamy Technicolor palette brought this piece to life, and see why this modern musical continues to inspire collectors and film lovers alike.
Tiny Poster Spotlight: Muppet Runner 2049 by Bruce McCorkindale
Blade Runner 2049 gets a Muppet makeover! This month’s Tiny Poster comes from Bruce McCorkindale, whose signature “Muppetized” art style transforms Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic into something weirdly heartfelt, fuzzy, and unforgettable. Available now for active patrons.
A Poster Odyssey: Interview with Artist Tomer Hanuka
Renowned illustrator Tomer Hanuka discusses his approach to creating striking, narrative-driven artwork inspired by film. In this exclusive Layered Butter interview, Hanuka explores his use of color, composition, and storytelling to evoke emotion and reimagine iconic cinema moments. From his bold reinterpretations of classic films to his thoughts on the intersection of fine art and pop culture, Hanuka provides a rare glimpse into his creative process. Read on to discover how he brings cinematic worlds to life through his distinctive, award-winning style.
Review - The End
Joshua Oppenheimer's post apocalyptic musical, THE END is a dense emotional journey to the centre of the earth. A misfire of ambition and talent that feels more than a whisper than a showstopper.
Brutalism, A Process
Brady Corbet's The Brutalist is a perfect example of a cinematic, enigmatic voice pushing against the commercialism of the industry. Bold, brave and a visceral tour-de-force, we sat down with director Brady Corbet to discuss the intricacies of developing a film that goes against the rationale of the modern commercialism of the movie industry.