Dan Gilroy’s directional debut gives us the dark, seedy thriller we’ve all been craving for, just in time for Halloween. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Louis, an ambitious young man who discovers the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles crime journalism. Louis becomes immersed in the voyeuristic world of ‘nightcrawling’ – a […]
TV & Film
‘Her’, in quite simple terms, is stunning. Visually, it is near perfect. The whole film has a sepia, Instagram-like colour which acts as a successful visual filter throughout. Spike Jonze’s film explores the emotionally inept Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) and his journey through love and intimacy with his OS (Operating System), […]
Here at The Verse we want to make sure you are making the most of what the seasons and holidays have to offer in 2014, so here are some ideas for February’s finest: Valentine’s Day. As cliché date nights go, the cinema has to be number one right? If you’re […]
Described by some as a ‘’dark comedy’’ because of its dubious morals, The Wolf of Wallstreet was released on Christmas Day, 2013. Directed by Martin Scorsese, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jorden Belfort; a real-life New York stockbroker from the 90s whose memoirs provide the basis of the film’s plot. […]
I’m not sure how well a review of this will go down. When asking the question, ‘Are you excited for Anchorman 2?’ divides the audience pretty quickly. Fans of the first triumph are either; ridiculously excited for a second encounter or totally dreading the horror/shambles that could await (but of […]
