Who’s Watching Watchmen? – Editorial
Ciaran greatly enjoyed watching HBO’s ‘Watchmen’, but would she recommend it to anyone else? That is less certain—so instead of reviewing it, Ciaran wrote an essay telling us why not.
Articles by Ciaran K. Kerr
The Report – Review
Packed with problematic truths and murky political process, ‘The Report’ is piercing in its account of a senate investigator’s quest for accountability.
The Day Shall Come – Review [BIFF]
Chris Morris is as uncompromising as ever in his dark FBI satire ‘The Day Shall Come’, reaching absurd heights but not without its moments of sincerity.
Measure for Measure – Review [BIFF]
Next off the ranks at BIFF, Paul Ireland’s ‘Measure for Measure’ sees Shakespeare projected onto Australian city streets with largely successful results.
Voicemails from Strangers – Review
Austin McConnell’s ‘Voicemails from Strangers’ is a sleek, barebones documentary that may just restore your faith in humanity. Ciaran reviews.
Hustlers – Review
Lorene Scafaria’s ‘Hustlers’ is a surprising success—Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu star in a thrilling and empowering crime film. Ciaran reviews.
Judy and Punch – Review [BIFF]
Mirrah Foulkes’ debut feature ‘Judy and Punch’ kicks off this year’s BIFF not with a heavy hand but with a flourish. Ciaran reviews.
Joker – Review
In an age where heroes are lighting up or screens in dazzling blockbusters, we have been given a dark, desolate look into the mind of one of the world’s most iconic villains. Is ‘Joker’ a new form of comic book storytelling, or is it a laughing stock? Ciaran reviews.
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood – Review
Ciaran reviews Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’. If you think you know what you’re in for, you may need to think again.
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan – Review
‘Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan’ opts for a personal—rather than political—take on a battle in the Vietnam War. But does the telling benefit from a limited scope? Ciaran reviews.