Search a Film Thing
About SSP
Sam Sewell-Peterson
Writer and film fanatic fond of black comedies, sci-fi, animation and films about dysfunctional families.
Personal Links
I’m also on Twitter:
My Tweets-
Fresh Thoughts on Film
Archived Thoughts on Film
Tag Archives: Essie Davis
Review in Brief: Babyteeth (2019/20)
With a premise that could have either been maudlin or saccharine (teenager with cancer falls for a bad boy) BABYTEETH instead ends up being bittersweet, often joyous and lyrical. This is musical filmmaking without actually being a musical with its … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief
Tagged Babyteeth, Ben Mendelssohn, Drama, Eliza Scanlen, Essie Davis, Shannon Murphy
1 Comment
Review: The Babadook (2014)
It’s true what you’ve heard, THE BABADOOK is very good. But is it really all that scary? I’m not so sure. Set in suburban Australia, The Babadook follows working mother Amelia (Essie Davis) who is left caring for her child … Continue reading