Author Archives: Sam Sewell-Peterson

About Sam Sewell-Peterson

I'm not paid to write about film - I do it because I love it. Favourite filmmakers include Bong Joon-ho, Danny Boyle, the Coen Brothers, Nicolas Winding Refn, Clio Barnard Steven Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro, Taika Waititi and Edgar Wright. All reviews and articles are original works owned by me. They represent one man's opinion, and I'm more than happy to engage in civilised debate if you disagree.

Review: Onward (2020)

Posted on March 27, 2020

Haven’t we been here before? SHREK, BRIGHT, DISENCHANTMENT and many others all present us with a fantasy world that operates by the rules of the world today to some extent. Pixar’s latest, ONWARD, might not be the sharpest or most … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lighthouse (2019)

Posted on March 13, 2020

THE LIGHTHOUSE is an experience, and no mistake, but it’s an experience I’d struggle to sell. Much like director Robert Eggers’ previous film THE WITCH, it’s fascinating, but it’s an acquired taste. Two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Man (2020) Review

Posted on March 4, 2020

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/invisibleman-blumhouse-horror-review-2020/ SSP

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Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019/20)

Posted on March 1, 2020

If there’s an adjective you don’t tend to associate with Armando Iannucci, it’s sincere. Witty and incisive, sure, but not sincere. But that’s the way he and regular co-writer Simon Blackwell play THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD, Charles Dickens’ … Continue reading →

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Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989) Review

Posted on February 26, 2020

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/kikis-delivery-service-studioghibli-movie-review/ SSP

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A Brief History of the Director’s Cut

Posted on February 21, 2020

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/brief-history-of-directors-cut/ SSP

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Review in Brief: Eighth Grade (2018)

Posted on February 21, 2020

Bo Burnham’s EIGHTH GRADE was one of the surprise highlights of last decade. Achingly truthful, deceptively insightful and connected to its teenage characters, it was the best coming-of-age movie in a decade of great coming-of-age movies like THE EDGE OF … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Mid90s (2018)

Posted on February 21, 2020

MID90s absolutely feels authentic, of a particular place and time. Any skater, or wannabe skater will see some truth here. You really grow to care for these kids, despite the often stupid decisions they make. They’re boys letting off stream … Continue reading →

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Review: Birds of Prey (2020)

Posted on February 15, 2020

DC now have their DEADPOOL. That’s the headline, that’s the tone of BIRDS OF PREY (AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN) but it’s more than that on its own terms as well. For all the sweary shenanigans and … Continue reading →

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Bong Joon-ho Films Ranked

Posted on February 12, 2020

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/bong-joon-ho-films-ranked/ SSP

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