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About Sam S-P

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

Amazon to Take Full Creative Control of the James Bond Franchise

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Sam S-P

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Captain America: Brave New World (Review) 2025

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Sam S-P

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Review in Brief: Conclave (2024)

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Sam S-P

A load of old men locked in a room together to decide which one of them will get to be the boss, it’s the stuff thrillers are made of right? Based on the Robert Harris bestseller, the sudden death of the … Continue reading →

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2024 Superhero Movies Ranked

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Sam S-P

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Review in Brief: Wolf Man (2025)

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Sam S-P

While not as effective as his modern take on THE INVISIBLE MAN, Leigh Whannell’s WOLF MAN still works as a no-nonsense representation of a painful and tragic transformation. In a slightly laboured setup, Christopher Abbott’s Blake must return to his … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Rebel Ridge (2024)

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Sam S-P

It’s depressingly rare today to come upon a suspense film that genuinely keeps you guessing the direction it is heading in. Jeremy Saulnier’s REBEL RIDGE, a politically pointed, punchy modern Western certainly does that. Terry (Aaron Pierre) rides into a … Continue reading →

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Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2024

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Sam S-P

The year in which Hollywood tried its darnedest to recover from a year of disruption and underperformance, and the resulting 12 months ended up being a mixed success. Some studios like Disney saw some of their biggest box office hits … Continue reading →

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Review: Nosferatu (2024)

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Sam S-P

It’s been a long time coming, Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU. A dream project for the singular director of THE WITCH and THE LIGHTHOUSE since high school, this version of FW Murnau’s unauthorised adaptation of DRACULA brings with it shocking imagery, an … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Anora (2024)

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Sam S-P

Sean Baker, champion if those whose professions have made them persona non grata in American society has made his most crowd-pleasing film to date, winning him the Palme d’Or at Cannes for his troubles. Stripper Ani (Mikey Madison) falls for Ivan … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Inside Out 2 (2024)

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Sam S-P

The first INSIDE OUT, out of all of Pixar’s output, is probably the film that connects with adults far more than children. It was profound, clever and moving and seemed almost impossible to meaningfully follow up. INSIDE OUT 2, while … Continue reading →

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