Author Archives: Sam S-P

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About Sam S-P

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

CODA (2021) Review

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Sam S-P

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The Mitchells vs the Machines (2021) Review

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Sam S-P

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The Batman (2022) Review

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Sam S-P

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Review in Brief: The House (2022)

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sam S-P

THE HOUSE is an unexpected, twisted delight and is unlikely to be unseated as the most striking animated feature of 2022 until ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE arrives towards the end of the year. This is an anthology of stories revolving around … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: The King’s Man (2021)

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Sam S-P

THE KING’S MAN just doesn’t work on so many levels. It has a big tone problem to begin with, and far too many scenes of people standing around explaining what World War I was. Sworn pacifist the Duke of Oxford … Continue reading →

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Parallel Mothers (2021) Review

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/parallel-mothers-movie-review-almodovar-cruz/ SSP

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‘Cabaret’ at 50 – Review

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/cabaret-movie-musical-50-review/ SSP

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Review in Brief: Nightmare Alley (2021)

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Sam S-P

Following his Oscar win for THE SHAPE OF WATER, Guillermo del Toro could have done anything; Hollywood was his. He eventually decided on NIGHTMARE ALLEY, mounting a twisty and epic in scope noir-psychological-thriller based on an obscure novel from the … Continue reading →

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10 Must-See One-Shot Films

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Sam S-P

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Review in Brief: Boiling Point (2021/22)

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Sam S-P

One-shot films are a statement and can make or break the story you’re trying to tell. BOILING POINT is elevated by the camera never cutting, the tension of a hectic restaurant kitchen and a nightmare Christmas service rarely giving you … Continue reading →

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