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: Joker (2019)

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sam S-P

The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the festival circuit that JOKER was somehow profound. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not bad. It’s fine. But if it wasn’t for Joaquin Phoenix’s pained, spellbinding lead performance there’d be very … Continue reading →

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The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) Review

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/the-peanut-butter-falcon-2019-review/ SSP

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Review: Bait (2019)

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Sam S-P

It’s an interesting idea, reviving the 16mm shot film, I’ll give them that. BAIT has to be the most unique film of 2019, first-time feature writer-director Mark Jenkin getting himself out there, in the UK and the film festival circuit … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Sam S-P

EL CAMINO is a decent epilogue to BREAKING BAD, but is far from the essential viewing its forbear was. Essentially Vince Gilligan has crafted an indulgently extended episode that ties up what few loose ends remained from the rise and … Continue reading →

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Review: Ready or Not (2019)

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Sam S-P

READY OR NOT is a good really time at the movies. No, it’s not revelatory or particularly groundbreaking or the next big thing, it’s just good and a whole lot of fun. As tradition dictates, any new member of the … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Arctic (2018/19)

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Sam S-P

What kind of a madman would star in both movies called POLAR and ARCTIC in the same year? A Mads-man, that’s who (excuse the pun, or don’t, I don’t care). Despite the etymologically similar titles they couldn’t be more different … Continue reading →

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Nightmare on Elm Street Films Ranked

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/nightmare-on-elm-street-films-ranked/ SSP

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5 More of the Best Character Introductions in Movie History

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/sam-sewell-petersons-5-more-of-the-best-character-introductions-in-movie-history/ SSP

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The Farewell (2019) Review

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/the-farewell-2019-review/ SSP

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Review in Brief: Knock Down The House

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Sam S-P

Why is American politics so fascinating? Because it’s a real event. KOCK DOWN THE HOUSE is also one hell of an underdog story. The ideal candidate, and the only one with any real chance of success against an entrenched New … Continue reading →

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