The 12 Inch Pianist (2025)
Directed by Lucas Ansel this is an animated short film. A familiar joke extended to surreal conclusions.
I really enjoyed this short, it takes a simple concept and stretches it out nicely. The animation style is pretty cool and does not look cheap at all. A very fun short.
3/5
1 in the Chamber (2024)
Directed by Diana Wright & Annie Girard this short film stars Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Yara Martinez. A woman is sent to kill her co-worker.
A one note joke extended out to 7 minutes fairly well. Obviously made a bit on the cheap side. Fine for what it is I guess.
2/5
Mickey 17 (2025)
Directed by Bong Joon Ho this film stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie and Steven Yeun. A man signs on to be an expendable in a colonization mission.
Much like some of the director's other films this is a dystopian dark comedy. There is a lot to enjoy here even if the film could maybe do with a just a tiny bit more depth. Pattinson does a great job in multiple roles.
4/5
Arrival of the Queen at the Palace, Amsterdam, Sept 6th (Coronation of Wilhelmina) (1898)
Directed by William K. L. Dickson this is an early short film. People arrive at the palace for a coronation.
A nice elevated shot shows people on parade. Decent for what it is and survives in good condition. A slice of history.
3/5
Mr Burton (2025)
Directed by Marc Evans this film stars Harry Lawtey, Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Aimee-Ffion Edwards. We follow the life of a young Richard Burton as he meets and learns from his mentor.
I am not sure how well this film sticks to real events, from a little reading it does seem it strays a fair amount. Standard British feel good “based on a true story” type film that the industry loves to churn out. Not sure about the lead actor as Burton, never really captures that famous voice.
2/5
Pope Leo XIII Resting on His Way to His Summer Villa (1898)
Directed by William K. L. Dickson this is an early short film. The Pope enters the frame and has a sit down.
A serious lack of summer villas in this short film. Fine for what it is I suppose, nothing that special. Another piece of history from Dickson.
3/5
View on Boulevard, New York City (1896)
Directed by William K. L. Dickson this is an early short film. We see a street scene from New York.
Pretty much what it says, a mix of traffic on a street in New York. Decent image quality. Probably more for historical record than entertainment value.
3/5
