Tag Archives: The Revenant

Review in Brief: Arctic (2018/19)

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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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Review: Spotlight (2015)

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

For many, SPOTLIGHT was the surprise winner at last year’s Oscars. The true events the film is based on might be ripe for dramatic adaptation, but with its low-key performance and style, and actors that did not subject themselves to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Martian (2015)

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Almost Ridders, almost. This is undoubtedly the best thing Ridley Scott has produced in over a decade. For me though, THE MARTIAN doesn’t quite justify the plaudits it has received, but yeah it’s good. That’s pretty much it. You want … Continue reading →

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Review: The Revenant (2015)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

I’m one of a rapidly shrinking camp that still thinks that BIRDMAN deserved to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards last year. Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu is an iconoclast out to shake things up in Hollywood by being stylistically … Continue reading →

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