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Review in Brief: A Futile And Stupid Gesture (2018)
Netflix really were straight out of the gate with their 2018 Originals. I hope it’s further evidence of them being enticing for risky, different projects and that we’re not just going to get a deluge of mediocrity. National Lampoon biopic … Continue reading
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Tagged A Futile And Stupid Gesture, Animal House, Biopic, Comedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Man on the Moon, National Lampoon, Netflix, Will Forte
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Review in Brief: American Made (2017)
In AMERICAN MADE, Tom Cruise turns in his most beguiling performance in years, and much like Leonardo DiCaprio did in THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, he does it by playing a complete and utter bastard. In an exaggerated take on … Continue reading
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Tagged Alejandro Adda, American Made, Domhnall Gleeson, Doug Liman, Gary Spinelli, The Wolf of Wall Street, Tom Cruise
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Review: Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
There was a lovely little moment in THE FORCE AWAKENS where Leia (Carrie Fisher) after reuniting with Han (Harrison Ford) comments with a wry smile, “Same jacket” and her paramour responds, with mock hurt in his voice, “No, new jacket”. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Driver, Ade Edmondson, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Blockbuster, Brick, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Fantasy, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, Kelly Marie Tran, Looper, Mark Hamill, Rian Johnson, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Sci-fi, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode VIII, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi
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Review: Brooklyn (2015)
If there was one thing I wasn’t expecting in a swooning transatlantic romance it was the sight of Saoirse Ronan humiliatingly relieving herself in a bucket. Said scene takes place during a harrowing stormy Atlantic crossing early on in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín, Domhnall Gleeson, Drama, Emory Cohen, Film, Fiona Glascott, Historical Drama, Jim Broadbent, John Crowley, Julie Walters, Michael Brook, Movies, Nick Hornby, Romance, Saoirse Ronan
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Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2015
It’s that time of year, where every critic professional and amateur alike publishes some sort of Best of the Year list. This time last year, I thought 2014 was a mixed bag. 2015 may have been even more so. There … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Film Feature
Tagged Adam Driver, Alan Bennett, Alex Garland, Alex Jennings, Alicia Vikander, Aloha, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Benicio del Toro, Bill Condon, Bradley Cooper, Bridge of Spies, Cameron Crowe, Carol, Cate Blanchett, Cop Car, Daisy Ridley, Denis Villeneuve, Domhnall Gleeson, Elizabeth Olsen, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, Ex Machina, Fantastic Four, Film, Focus, George Miller, Harrison Ford, Ian McKellen, James Cameron, JJ Abrams, Josh Trank, Joss Whedon, Kevin Bacon, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Mad Max: Fury Road, Maggie Smith, Margot Robbie, Mark Rylance, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Mortdecai, Movies, Mr. Holmes, Oscar Isaac, Paul Bettany, Rooney Mara, Sicario, Spectre, Star Wars Episode VII, Terminator Genesis, The Force Awakens, The Lady in the Van, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Tom Hanks, Turbo Kid, Will Smith
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Review: Ex Machina (2015)
It’s about time a movie delivered on the promise of an AI thriller, particularly in 2015, a year with such disappointing offerings so far. CHAPPIE was underdeveloped to the point of stupidity, and AGE OF ULTRON was muddled and overstuffed. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Garland, Alicia Vikander, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Chappie, Danny Boyle, Domhnall Gleeson, Drama, Ex Machina, Film, Movies, Oscar Isaac, RoboCop, Sci-fi, Thriller
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Review: Frank (2014)
FRANK is not even remotely about Mancunian comic character Frank Sidebottom, it just appropriates his iconography to come up with an original story of its own. This might annoy diehard fans of Chris Sievey and his creation, but I’m sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Carla Azar, Chris Sievey, Comedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Drama, Film, François Civil, Frank, Frank Sidebottom, Hugo Weaving, Jim Morrison, Lenny Abrahamson, Madness, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Fassbender, Movies, Peter Weller, RoboCop, Scoot McNairy, Sonic Youth, The Doors, The Mighty Boosh, V for Vendetta
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Review: Calvary (2014)
Being the ignorant atheist I am, I had no idea what the word Calvary meant. In fact, when John Michael McDonagh’s follow-up to THE GUARD was first announced, I thought it was called Cavalry. Calvary is actually the name given … Continue reading
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Tagged Aidan Gillen, Black Comedy, Brendan Gleeson, Calvary, Domhnall Gleeson, Drama, Dylan Moran, Film, Gary Lydon, John Michael McDonagh, Kelly Reilly, Movies, Muder-Mystery, The Guard
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Review: About Time (2013)
I know it’s not a cool thing to admit, but I really like Richard Curtis. I love BLACKADDER, THE VICAR OF DIBLEY, FOUR WEDDINGS & A FUNERAL and even LOVE ACTUALLY. Not so keen on NOTTING HILL because it’s too … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Nighy, Blackadder, Domhnall Gleeson, Fantasy, Film, Four Weddings & A Funeral, Groundhog Day, Harold Ramis, Heroes, Hugh Grant, Lindsay Duncan, Love Actually, Movies, Notting Hill, Rachel McAdams, Richard Curtis, Rom-com, The Vicar of Dibley, Tom Hollander
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SSP Thinks Film 
The First Step into a Larger-er World
At long last the cast for JJ Abrams’ STAR WARS EPISODE VII been revealed to the world, and I’m extremely excited about seeing this particular ensemble in action. Aside from the expected return appearances of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and … Continue reading →