A film that takes far too long to get going and by the time a hint of originality shows up, it's far too late.
That Shelf writers select their favourite films of 2020 at the year's mid-point.
Writing is a cerebral process that does not lend itself easily to the screen. From The Shining to Adaptation to Delirious, the cinematic history of showing writers honing their craft is a rocky road. Shirley aims to expose us to bits of Shirley Jackson’s creative process, but much like the character herself, we never get […]