The Temptation of St Tony

Here is my review of this film published in Take One magazine:- The deliciously intriguing, witty opening – a peculiar funeral procession which is rudely interrupted in a most unexpected manner – sets the tone for this Estonian curiosity. It’s the beginning of a bizarre story which follows Tony, a middle manager who seems in …

A fleeting glance at Take Care of your Scarf, Tatjana…

One of my favourite films by Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki, and a brilliant example of how less is more. This is a black and white, ultra deadpan, minimalist comedy which, below its surface, has an abundance of heart. Lana Wilson in Senses of Cinema:- A’60s road comedy about two middle-aged men in a vintage Cadillac …