Some films won’t let go easily
Some films won’t let go easily. They pierce and resonate; asking questions, stirring emotions and sometimes even provoking responses long after the credits roll. Two films released last year that fall into this category for me are Calvary and Short Term 12. Both are low budget, independent films that punch hard and above their weight. Calvary is a profound Irish commentary from writer and director John Michael McDonagh (The Guard). It’s a dark comedy drama that offers a troubling moral and theological investigation. Brendan Gleeson, who gives a fierce central…read more