LFF 2021: Titane review – moments of shocking, stomach-churning brilliance
Moments of stomach-churning brilliance make Titane one to remember.
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LFF 2021: Last Night in Soho review – a loving ode to the psycho-horrors of years past
Edgar Wright’s latest is a tribute to a time of icons, and a warning about the reality beneath the glamour.
LFF 2021: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon review – sweet natured if at times uneven
Ana Lily Amirpour’s poetic story isn’t polished, but it’s touching nonetheless.
LFF 2021: The Harder They Fall review – a what if scenario of joyful excess
Jeymes Samuel’s stylish cowboy flick is exciting and moving in equal parts.
Demonic review – lacklustre horror that feels rushed into the cinema
Cast: Carly Pope, Chris William Martin, Michael J. Rogers, Nathalie Boltt, Terry Chen. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. After smashing onto the scene with the awards… Read More »Demonic review – lacklustre horror that feels rushed into the cinema
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings review – a confident and often thrilling adventure
This chapter in the Marvel universe is made possible by Asian acting talent.
Reminiscence review – an interesting genre-blend, lacking in any real depth
This Hugh Jackman-led science fiction adventure is interesting and stylish, if nothing else.
No Time To Die review – thoroughly Bond, and a strong finale for Craig
Craig’s last outing is a long but fitting swan song.
Censor review – a film for horror lovers
Cast: Niamh Algar, Nicholas Burns, Vincent Franklin, Sophia La Porta, Adrian Schiller. Directed by Prano Bailey-Bond. There was a time, long before the streaming boom,… Read More »Censor review – a film for horror lovers
Jungle Cruise review – a fun ride but a wasted cast
This swashbuckling adventure succumbs to the rocky seas, even if it is pretty fun while it lasts.
Old review – Shyamalan’s bold vision lacks the magic of earlier works
Shyamalan’s latest is original, but not one of his best.