Does Leonardo DiCaprio really deserve an Oscar?

With the Oscars coming up, there’s obviously been a fair bit of speculation as to who will receive the much coveted ‘Best Actor’ award. However, the real question on everyone’s lips this year: does Leonardo DiCaprio really deserve it? Over the years, this actor has become an institution. He is a complete franchise in himself….

Film Review: Padri e Figlie (Fathers & Daughters)

Two stories about the same girl/woman and her father, with a temporal division of 25 years, run in tandem; emotionally-charged roller coaster ride right from the outset; contemporary, and convincing, representation of family tribulations. Moving tale with a predictable plot; well executed, mediocrely written. My first outing to an Italian cinema last night was to see…