Civil War (2024) Review

Civil War (2024) Review

‘Civil War’ (2023), from writer-director Alex Garland, is a taught and searing nightmare for the times that will frustrate as many people as it will please. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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‘Hellboy’ at 20 – Review

‘Hellboy’ at 20 – Review

20 years on from its release, Guillermo del Toro comic book adaptation ‘Hellboy’ remains a fantastical monster-filled treat to behold. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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10 Best Godzilla Franchise Monsters

10 Best Godzilla Franchise Monsters

The 10 best monsters from the Godzilla movie franchise. The very best of Godzilla’s foes from over 70 years of cinema, including Mothra and Kumonga. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Taika Waititi Films Ranked

Taika Waititi Films Ranked

From ‘What We Do In the Shadows’ to ‘Next Goal Wins’, and including ‘Jojo Rabbit’ and ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’, the movies directed by Taika Waititi ranked from worst to best. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Monster (2023) Review

Monster (2023) Review

‘Monster’, the teacher-student abuse movie from acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda, is nearly in the upper echelon of the director’s spotless filmography. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Dead Ringers (1988) Review

Dead Ringers (1988) Review

David Cronenberg’s 1988 psychological horror ‘Dead Ringers’, starring Jeremy Irons in a dual lead role, is one of the director’s richest and most layered films. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Every Non-English Language Best Picture Nominee Ranked

Every Non-English Language Best Picture Nominee Ranked

Every Best Picture Oscar nominee not in the English language ranked from worst to best. List includes ‘Parasite’, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’, ‘Z’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Madame Web (2024) Review

Madame Web (2024) Review

Sony Spider-Man spin-off ‘Madame Web’, directed by S.J. Clarkson and starring Dakota Johnson, is messy but consistently entertaining. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Alexander Payne Films Ranked

Alexander Payne Films Ranked

All 8 feature films from acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne ranked, from ‘Citizen Ruth’ to ‘The Holdovers’ via ‘Election’, ‘About Schmidt’ and ‘Nebraska’. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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‘Blazing Saddles’ at 50 – Review

‘Blazing Saddles’ at 50 – Review

It’s still OK to laugh at Mel Brooks’ Western spoof comedy ‘Blazing Saddles’ starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, even 50 years on from its release. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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