Author Archives: Sam S-P

About Sam S-P

Writer and film fanatic fond of black comedies, sci-fi, animation and films about dysfunctional families.

Peter Weir Films Ranked

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/peter-weir-films-ranked/ SSP

Posted in Film, Film Feature, The Film Magazine | Tagged Dead Poets Society, Fearless, Gallipoli, Green Card, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Peter Weir, Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Cars That Ate Paris, The Last Wave, The Mosquito Coast, The Truman Show, The Way Back, The Year of Living Dangerously, Witness | Leave a comment

‘Blade’ at 25 – Review

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/blade-at-25-review/ SSP

Posted in Film, Film Review, The Film Magazine | Tagged Blade, Horror, Stephen Dorff, Stephen Norrington, Superhero Movie, Wesley Snipes | Leave a comment

Review in Brief: Return to Seoul (2022/23)

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Sam S-P

This year has seen two very different films exploring different sides of the South Korean adoption industry, first Kore-ada’s BROKER and now RETURN TO SEOUL. Davy Chou’s film throws up questions of mismatched culture and heritage as the Korean-born, French-raised … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief | Tagged Davy Chou, Drama, Guka Han, Oh Kwang-rok, Park Ji-min, World Cinema | Leave a comment

Review in Brief: One Fine Morning (2022/23)

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Sam S-P

Mia Hansen-Løve’s latest deals with hardships we will all face to one extent or another, and particularly the elderly care crisis in contemporary France with nuance, pragmatism and maturity. Paris native Sandra (Léa Seydoux) has a lot on her plate, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief | Tagged Drama, Film, Léa Seydoux, Mia Hansen-Løve, One Fine Morning, Pascal Greggory, World Cinema | Leave a comment

Review in Brief: The Flash (2023)

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Sam S-P

The final gag almost makes it all worth it. What’s been saddest about seeing the slow decline of the failed DC shared movie universe is the frankly obscene amount of money and talent that’s gone to waste particularly over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief | Tagged Andy Muscietti, Blockbuster, DC, Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Superhero Movie, The Flash | Leave a comment

Review in Brief: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Sam S-P

All I wanted was something better than KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. It is, but only just. Given its old-fashioned adventure story origins, an Indiana Jones movie should never feel video-gamey, but during its opening and final act set pieces … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief | Tagged Action, Blockbuster, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, James Mangold, John Williams, Phoebe Waller-Bridge | Leave a comment

Review in Brief: Infinity Pool (2023)

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Sam S-P

Along with Julie Ducournau, Brandon Cronenberg is one of the most exciting, twisted directors to break through in the last decade. His latest uncomfortably funny sensory assault INFINITY POOL follows James (Alexander Skarsgård) a struggling author who has married rich … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review, Review in Brief | Tagged Alexander Skarsgard, Black Comedy, Brandon Cronenberg, Horror, Infinity Pool, Mia Goth, Sci-fi | Leave a comment

Review in Brief: Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Sam S-P

Who needs Ash? Lee Cronin’s addition to the Evil Dead franchise is just as, if not more, mischievously gnarly as the Sam Raimi-masterminded films, but he keeps things contained and personal throughout. Swapping out the usual cabin in the woods … Continue reading →