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Tough Love – The Shape of Water
What a fun film! Although it is very dark, specifically in its dim lit shots and basement feel, it has this air of fun romanticism. When a mute woman makes an unlikely connection with a lab experiment, she must save him at all costs and let’s just say things don’t always go ...
Tough Love – The Post
Although I truly don’t understand why all the films this season all deal with events in the past, I am happy that some did. With heavy weights such as Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, how could this film not be a master piece? The film discusses how the media exposed the US ...
Tough Love – Phantom Thread
SPOILERS If ever there was a film that was aesthetically beautiful and sophisticated, this would be the one. The story deals with a dressmaker in the early 1900’s, and has an absolute air of romanticism through its imagery and music. But ladies and gents, in no way does the ...
Tough Love – Lady Bird
This was certainly a film I was excited for, because over the past few months it has been hyped up by some rave reviews and a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. And if you are one for dark and honest coming of age stories, then this is the film for you! It so beautifully depicts
Tough Love – Darkest Hour
I was very excited to watch this film after I watched Dunkirk last week; since this film follows the story of Winston Churchill during the same time – World War II, May 1940. It however shows the political side of the war, where Dunkirk showed the frontline aspect. That ...
Tough Love – Get Out
Spoilers alert! This critically acclaimed psychological thriller, is a well thought out story with some beautiful symbolism drawn through the film. It really takes a look at how some personal trauma from your childhood could influence the way you experience the world later ...
Tough Love – Dunkirk
Oh look another war film! … Or at least that is the first thought that comes to mind; but ladies and gents this is not the time to expect another boring film about World War II. Although some elements in ‘Dunkirk’ do feel reminiscent of the iconic films; ‘Saving Private ...
Tough Love – Call me by your name
With amazing cinematic shots and powerful imagery, ‘Call me by your name’ succeeds in secluding you to the quite country life of Northern Italy, 1983. The film so beautifully depicts the internal struggle of a young man (Ellio), discovering his sexuality. Only, what he ...
Tough Love from the Detour
Oscars are right around the corner and since the Detour loves to hand out some tough love, we are turning our sights to the films nominated for Best Picture. With only 5 weeks to get through 9 films we will be reviewing 2 films per week, giving you some our thoughts and ...
Dream Launch
On the 25th of Jan MFM will be pumping the jams at the Stellenbosch University Dream launch event. We are looking forward to ushering all the new students into the year at this event.