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Review in Brief: Something in the Dirt (2022)
Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead’s follow-up to the weird THE ENDLESS and the (slightly) more mainstream SYNCHRONIC is another low-key, cerebral sci-fi, this time filmed mostly in Moorhead’s own LA apartment out of Lockdown necessity. Two new neighbours discover a … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Sci-fi, Something in the Dirt, Synchronic, The Endless
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Review: The Favourite (2018)
Queen Anne is a British monarch often overlooked, dismissed, forgotten. I’m into my history and I would have struggled to tell you much about her reign before watching THE FAVOURITE. The film isn’t a history lesson, that’s not what writer-director … Continue reading
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Tagged Biopic, Black Comedy, Drama, Emma Stone, Ex Machina, Historical Drama, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, The Favourite, The Lobster, Yorgos Lanthimos
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Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
The more I mull over THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI, the more its place at the head of the Oscar race baffles me. Martin McDonagh’s first film since SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS boasts admirable performances and fiery dialogue but fundamentally frustrates you … Continue reading
Review: The Handmaiden (2016)
THE HANDMAIDEN is unmistakably a Park Chan-wook film. A polished tale of control featuring sadistic torture and plot-reevaluating twists, this is far beyond the ordinary bodice-ripper. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, a thief (Kim Tae-ri) masquerades as a handmaiden … Continue reading
Netflix Original Triple Bill: Ghosts, More Ghosts & Greetings Cards
Another day and still a load of original content produced for streaming on Netflix. As ever it’s a varied(ish) bunch and I’d sooner recommend some efforts than others. I AM THE PRETTY THING THAT LIVES IN THE HOUSE (2016) Yes, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aliens, Better Call Saul, Black Comedy, Bob Odenkirk, Coen Brothers, Girlfriend's Day, Home Alone, Horror, I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, James Badge Dale, Julie Kirkwood, Ladykillers, Netflix, Oz Perkins, Ruth Wilson, Spectral, The Big Lebowski, The Devil's Backbone
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Review: Trainwreck (2015)
Forgive me for stating the obvious, but Amy Schumer is a formidable comedian. It’s a real backward-looking shame the marketing team for TRAINWRECK felt they had to both promote it as a Judd Apatow project (he directs, but was not … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Bridesmaids, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, Comedy, Film, John Cena, Judd Apatow, Movies, Tilda Swinton, Trainwreck
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Review: Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015)
First, a disclaimer: STAR WARS is one of my favourite things in this, or any, galaxy. It was my childhood playground and will always have a very special place reserved in my heart. Now arguably the most highly antipated film … Continue reading
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Tagged A New Hope, Adam Driver, Blockbuster, Daisy Ridley, Fantasy, Film, Harrison Ford, JJ Abrams, John Boyega, Jurassic World, Lawrence Kasdan, Mark Hamill, Movies, Oscar Isaac, Revenge of the Sith, Saving Private Ryan, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode VII, The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens
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Review: Autómata (2014)
AUTÓMATA is interesting, but could have been more so. It’s competently directed, with a good eye for detail, but you find yourself craving more originality and tighter plotting overall. In the face of disaster caused by environmental decay and warfare, … Continue reading
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Review Embargoes: A Catch-22 for All Involved
To embargo or not to embargo? That is the question. Whether gagging journalists’ criticisms pre-release or simply not showing anyone your product before the big day, it’s a major concern for film studios and their flagship blockbuster products, not to … Continue reading →