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.

Review in Brief: The Half of It (2020)

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Sam S-P

At first THE HALF OF IT fools you into thinking it’s going to be just another quirky teen romcom. It is so much more layered than that – the story of an over-achiever (Leah Lewis) switching up her homework-for-cash business … Continue reading →

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Review: The Assistant (2019/20)

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Sam S-P

There are plenty of films about the artistic side of the filmmaking process, but very few about the business side of the industry and next-to-none about the daily office work involved in getting films made. Kitty Green’s THE ASSISTANT is … Continue reading →

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Disney Renaissance Movies Ranked

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/disney-renaissance-movies-ranked/ SSP

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Calm with Horses (2019) Review

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/calm-with-horses-movie-review/ SSP

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Uncorked (2020) Review

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/uncorked-2020-netflix-movie-review/ SSP

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Review in Brief: Butt Boy (2019/20)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Sam S-P

Indie horror-mystery BUTT BOY has the schlockiest of schlocky conceits, but approaches it completely straight. Amazingly, it works. It’s a classic tale of a deadbeat alcoholic cop on the hunt for a serial killer, only this serial killer seems to … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: The Platform (2019)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Sam S-P

THE PLATFORM may feel relevant but it’s extremely obvious in its use of metaphor. One character (Zorion Eguileor) has a catchphrase, responding to every passing comment of his cell mate (Iván Massagué) with a derisive “Obviously”. “Obviously” could be this … Continue reading →

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A Field in England (2013) Review

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/a-field-in-england-benwheatley-movie-review/ SSP

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Where to Start with Studio Ghibli

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/where-to-start-with-studio-ghibli/ SSP

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Review: The Clone Wars: Season 7 (2020)

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Sam S-P

Going forward, Star Wars movies should be more like Star Wars TV. Whereas the movies have largely become overly self-conscious and uninspired, recently THE MANDALORIAN and especially THE CLONE WARS have shown us how character-driven storytelling in a galaxy far, … Continue reading →

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