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Category Archives: Film Reviews
Reviews of the latest film releases
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
Wild Mountain Thyme review: Dir. John Patrick Shanley (2021)
Wild Mountain Thyme will release on all major UK digital retailers on April 30th, and in cinemas in the Republic of Ireland this Summer Continue reading
Black Bear review: Dir. Lawrence Michael Levine (2021)
A big question film, an art installation designed as a film, a delve in the dark psyche of creativity and passion…. Continue reading
Stray review: Dir. Elizabeth Lo
An unpredictably persuasive documentary, with more than a question over how differently we treat animals and fellow human beings. 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
Sound of Metal review: Dir. Darius Marder (2021)
Everyone involved with Sound of Metal puts their soul into the film. It’s original, challenging, free from cliché and with it brutally, beautifully smart storytelling. Continue reading
Synchronic Blu-ray review: Dir. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead (2021)
A reflective, exciting and contemplative trip. It’s a real jigsaw falling into place… Continue reading
Celebrating The Sopranos: My Dinner with Alan, The Last Supper and David Chase review: Dir. Kristian Fraga
One of the greatest TV shows of all-time offers up a special look inside the show with the critics, the cast and the creator… Continue reading
Zack Snyder’s Justice League review: Dir. Zack Snyder (2021)
Still messy in plot, with underdeveloped characters, but undoubtedly a superior version of the original Justice League. It’s out now on Sky Cinema and HBO Max. Continue reading
An Impossible Project celebrates all things analogue in this great trailer for a new documentary – Watch now!
Inspiring new feature documentary AN IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT celebrates all things analogue is an antidote to digital. Continue reading
The Father review: Dir. Florian Zeller (2021)
One of those films with a lot of expectation that hits every note perfectly… Continue reading
Mouthpiece review: Dir. Patricia Rozema (2021)
…Don’t get me wrong, the film is sad, but it’s also darkly funny, bitingly sarcastic, whip-smart. It’s fair to say I loved it. Continue reading
Fukushima 50 review: Dir. Setsurô Wakamatsu (2021)
The themes are clear but it takes a little too long to get to the point, when it’s clearly coming in from far away, and this means it suffers more than succeeds. Continue reading
The Stylist review: Dir. Jill Gevargizian (2021)
While it doesn’t quite work as a feature length piece, Townsend’s engaging performance keeps the creepy atmosphere lingering… Continue reading
