Reviews

Carnival of Souls (1962) Review

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Guest

Why has Carnival of Souls not become a household name like the other hallmarks of 60s horror? Scott Z. Walkinshaw explains in this review of Herk Harvey’s sole feature.

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Review

Posted on January 28, 2021May 5, 2024 by Christopher Connor

While not as beloved as some of Wes Anderson’s biggest films, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is still a unique and enjoyable entry into the filmmaker’s catalogue. Christopher Connor reviews.

Always Shine (2016) Review

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 by Guest

Mackenzie Davis stars in ‘Always Shine’ (2016), “a beguiling and unique horror experiment” from director Sophia Takal and screenwriter Lawrence Michael Levine, reviewed by Jacob Heayes.

‘The Wedding Planner’ at 20 – Review

Posted on January 26, 2021March 18, 2021 by Guest

How does turn of the century rom-com ‘The Wedding Planner’ hold up at 20? Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey star, Libby Briggs reviews.

12 Hour Shift (2020) Review

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Guest

’12 Hour Shift’, written and directed by Brea Grant, “embraces its trashier elements”, with its commitment to dark humour and excessive brutality being commendable. Rory Doherty reviews.

Casablanca (1942) Review

Posted on January 21, 2021March 24, 2022 by Joseph Wade

Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Golden Era Hollywood romance ‘Casablanca’ is one of the most recognisable films of all time. Joseph Wade offers his retrospective review.

The Sky Is Still Falling: ‘Donnie Darko’ at 20 – Review

Posted on January 19, 2021May 5, 2024 by Sophie Butcher

Richard Kelly’s debut feature ‘Donnie Darko’, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in a star-making turn, holds a lasting impact and relevance 20 years on from its release. Sophie Butcher reviews.

Away (2019) Review

Posted on January 18, 2021May 5, 2024 by Guest

Gints Zilbalodis delivers a calming, sensory experience in his feature animation debut ‘Away’, a film without dialogue that draws comparisons to the work of Studio Ghibli. Tommy James reviews.

Gone with the Wind 80th Anniversary Review

Posted on January 17, 2021March 18, 2021 by Katie Doyle

80 years on from receiving a wide theatrical release at accessible prices, Victor Fleming’s ‘Gone with the Wind’ is equally stunning and controversial. Katie Doyle reviews the film starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.

Chaplin’s ‘The Kid’ – 100 Year Anniversary Review

Posted on January 16, 2021March 19, 2021 by Joseph Wade

Charlie Chaplin’s seminal feature ‘The Kid’ was released 100 years ago in 1921, and remains a “gently thought-stirring 53 minutes of cinema” according to Joseph Wade in this review.

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