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.

MANIFF Review in Brief: The Catch (2020)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Sam S-P

This film was watched at a Manchester International Film Festival Virtual Screening. Gritty family drama THE CATCH is firmly rooted in a distinct sense of place. The plot steadily drifts but the raw emotionality frequently spills over in this tale … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: News of the World (2020)

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Sam S-P

NEWS OF THE WORLD might feel slighter than Paul Greengrass’ very best work but it’s handsome and heartfelt and manages to sneak in some very relevant social commentary to the here-and-now. Tom Hanks plays a retired Army captain traveling the … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: First Cow (2019/20)

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Sam S-P

FIRST COW is one of those films that drops you into another time and every small detail adds to its palpable authenticity. Nobody films slow and beautiful stories like Kelly Reichardt. Cookie (John Magaro) is a man trying to get … Continue reading →

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Fargo at 25 – Review

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/fargo-25-movie-review/ SSP

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Hannibal at 20 – Review

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/hannibal-20-anniversary-movie-review/ SSP

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Host Interview with Director Rob Savage

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/host-interview-with-director-rob-savage-it-was-jemmas-fault/ SSP

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The Silence of the Lambs at 30 – Review

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/silence-of-the-lambs-movie-review/ SSP

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Review in Brief: The Dig (2021)

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Sam S-P

If it wasn’t on Netflix, THE DIG would be destined for Sunday afternoon TV circulation in perpetuity. That’s not to disparage the craft and passion that went into it, from Simon Stone’s steady direction to Mike Eley’s pristine cinematography and … Continue reading →

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Malcolm & Marie (2021) Review

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/malcolm-marie-levinson-netflix-movie-review/ SSP

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Review in Brief: Synchronic (2019/20)

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Sam S-P

Weird sci-fi wunderkinds Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead don’t quite drop the ball with their third feature but it’s certainly a less assured effort than something like THE ENDLESS. Still by no means lacking ideas or visual creativity, but more … Continue reading →

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