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Something In The Dirt review: Dirs. Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson
Something in the Dirt in UK Cinemas now, and on Digital Download and Blu-ray from 5th December, from Lightbulb Film Distribution Continue reading
Glass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery: Dir. Rian Johnson (2022)
Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc is back on the case in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. But once the layers have been peeled back, can this sequel measure up to the memorable Knives Out? Continue reading
Marvel Studios’ Werewolf by Night review: Dir. Michael Giacchino
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has spent the last ten years or more moulding and melding a behemoth of reachable, relatable characters, even if quite a few have superpowers. Of late thought, Kevin Feige and the covert MCU conspirators have been introducing the lesser known and more obscure characters deep from the Marvel Universe catalogue – … Continue reading
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Avatar review: Dir. James Cameron [Remastered]
In anticipation of its long-awaited sequel, James Cameron’s Avatar has been re-released in stunning 4K and 3D… Continue reading
See How They Run review: Dir. Tom George (2022)
See How They Run is a light, playful pastiche of an Agatha Christie ‘Whodunnit’ with a winning lead performance from Saoirse Ronan Continue reading
Queen of Glory review: Dir. Nana Mensah (2022)
A strong, unique and accessible debut feature, and it’s out now in the UK! Continue reading
Beast review: Dir. Baltasar Kormákur (2022)
Beast may not have much to sink your teeth into, but for those looking for a bit of cinematic escapism, it’s well worth a bite. Continue reading
Nope review: Dir. Jordan Peele (2022)
A disturbing and inventive sci-fi thriller that’s big on unsettling social commentary… Continue reading
Bullet Train review: Dir David Leitch (2022)
Original fight choreography, witty performances and genuine surprises along the way… Continue reading
Where the Crawdads Sing review: Dir. Olivia Newman (2022)
Fans of romantic drama will enjoy, but this feels like a missed chance to delve a little deeper into Owens’ writing… Continue reading
Thor: Love and Thunder IMAX review: Dir. Taika Waititi (2022)
Thor: Love and Thunder is out now in IMAX cinemas – and it’s ready to bring the thunder… Continue reading
Thor: Love and Thunder review – Dir. Taika Waititi (2022)
A confident, satisfying blockbuster with a new direction… Continue reading
The Black Phone review: Scott Derrickson (2022)
An effective horror with humour and two wonderful young leads alongside a nightmarish villain of the sort that normally ends up in their own franchise… Continue reading
Lightyear review: Dir. Angus MacLane (2022)
A love letter to Pixar’s most famous character… Continue reading
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