Category Archives: Film

Review: Us (2019)

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Sam S-P

Well that’s 2 for 2 for Jordan Peele. He’s become a vibrant, distinctive and essential American filmmaking voice in what seems like no time at all, and while US can be compared to GET OUT on certain thematic levels, it’s … Continue reading →

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Review: The White Crow (2018/19)

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Sam S-P

I may have been taken along to the odd ballet by my parents over the years, but I can’t claim to know anything much about it as an art form. I certainly hadn’t heard of Rudolf Nureyev, who I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Review: No Country for Old Men (2007)

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Sam S-P

The Coen Brothers are two of the most distinctively voiced American filmmakers working today. Nobody else creates bleak mediations on existence or bittersweet morality tales quite like them at the top of their game. Their only Best Picture Academy Award … Continue reading →

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The Fine Art of Black Comedy or Why It’s OK to Laugh When We Shouldn’t

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Sam S-P

https://www.thefilmagazine.com/art-of-black-comedy-why-its-ok-to-laugh-when-we-shouldnt/ SSP

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Series Retrospective: The Before Trilogy

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Sam S-P

Back to my semi (OK, I’ll be honest lately it’s been less) regular feature where I look back on a long-running film series and see how well each instalment has or hasn’t age. This time it’s Richard Linklater’s beloved naturalistic … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Isn’t It Romantic (2019)

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Sam S-P

Put ISN’T IT ROMANTIC down as a good idea badly executed. It’s the classic “bump your head and wake up in another world” story, with the differences between our world (in the loosest possible terms) and the world of the … Continue reading →

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Review: Captain Marvel (2019)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Sam S-P

It only took Marvel 21 movies. Now she’s finally taken flight. CAPTAIN MARVEL like GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY before it, could be the first stage of a colourful cosmic journey for the superhero superfactory. An encounter with shapeshifting Skrull foes … Continue reading →

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Review: Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Sam S-P

Well I’ve finally watched BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, and it’s fine. But doesn’t such an icon as Freddie Mercury deserve a little more than just fine? Before they were legends of rock, Queen were experimental unknowns with a dentally challenged lead singer … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: A Star is Born (2018)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Sam S-P

For his control over A STAR IS BORN’s live performance scenes alone, Bradley Cooper should have been nominated for Best Director at the Oscars. I guess he’ll have to be content with his directorial debut just getting nominations for Best … Continue reading →

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30s Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Sam S-P

Why do they keep trying to make Robin Hood gritty? Robin Hood is supposed to be fun! Folk heroes bring cultures together by passing on stories and teaching us lessons about ourselves. Trying to force a modern tone on them … Continue reading →

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