An uncomfortable mish-mash of satire and religious iconography all set to the pomp and circumstance of the Proms. Continue reading
Author Archives: Nick Bartlett
![Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/image-3.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]")
Flowers Of Shanghai Blu-ray Review: Dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien [Criterion Collection]
A hypnotic, seductive film, Flowers Of Shanghai is an incisive look into an aspect of Chinese culture that is rarely seen on film… Continue reading
Inside No.9 6.5 review: How Do You Plead?
Both as its own thing and a tribute to The Twilight Zone (intentional or not) How Do You Plead? is a macabre joy…. Continue reading
Inside No. 9 6.4 review: Hurry Up and Wait
Another excellent episode of Inside No. 9, Nick’s S6 Blog continues..! Continue reading
Inside No. 9 6.3 review: Lip Service
Nick’s Inside No. 9 Season 6 review blog continues with Episode 3… Continue reading
Mandy Blu-ray review: Dir. Panos Cosmatos
Mandy is an utterly mad film, let’s begin… Continue reading
Inside No. 9 6.2 review: Simon Says
Simon Says is another strong episode, and if the intention is to kick off a discussion on Creators Vs Fandoms then it succeeds… Continue reading
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold review: Dir. Martin Ritt [Masters Of Cinema]
Simultaneously mundane and beautiful, it captures the unglamorous tone of le Carré’s work, showing you don’t need action sequences to make a riveting espionage film. Continue reading
Inside No. 9 6.1 review: Wuthering Heist
Inside No. 9 has returned… and we can’t wait to see what the rest has to offer! Continue reading
![Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s Inside No.9 – Ranked [Part 2]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/image-7.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s Inside No.9 – Ranked [Part 2]")
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s Inside No.9 – Ranked [Part 2]
Nick countdowns all 31 episodes of Inside No. 9, so far, from his least memorable to favourites, come on in for Part 2… Continue reading
![Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s Inside No.9 – Ranked [Part 1]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/1200x675-copy.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s Inside No.9 – Ranked [Part 1]")
Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s Inside No.9 – Ranked [Part 1]
Nick countdowns all 31 episodes of Inside No. 9… so far from his least memorable to favourites, Part 1 is this way… Continue reading
Threshold review: Dir. Powell Robinson and Patrick R Young (2021)
Using the most limited resources, the small team have made a film that’s interesting and impressive, with two strong lead performances. Continue reading
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Secrets and Lies Blu-ray review: Dir. Mike Leigh [Criterion Collection]
Very probably Mike Leigh’s finest film, and it still stands up with this new release from Criterion. Continue reading
The Reckoning review: Dir. Neil Marshall
The Reckoning starts promisingly, but quickly loses its way, turning into a hodgepodge of clichés and a derivative story… Continue reading
The Terror: Season 1 review “A truly unique series, with rich dialogue, excellent characterisation and multi-layered performances”
A measured, intelligent drama, this is one of the most vital and must-see TV shows of the last 10 years. Continue reading
