Latest Posts
‘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.
10 Best Singin’ in the Rain Moments - The 10 best moments from the all-time great and forever iconic movie musical 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. List by Martha Lane.
’10 Things I Hate About You’ at 25 – Review - At 25, '10 Things I Hate About You' invites us to remember how it feels to be young and foolish. It is one of the best teen comedies of all time. Review by Margaret Roarty.
‘The Matrix’ at 25 – Review - A quarter of a century after its release, 'The Matrix' remains a landmark in culture, a film with aftershocks that are still being felt today. Review by Kieran Judge.
‘The Sugarland Express’ at 50 – Review - Fifty years on from its release, Steven Spielberg's debut theatrical feature 'The Sugarland Express' remains a unique and underrated Spielbergian gem. Review by Daniel Allen.
Kong: Skull Island (2017) Review - King Kong movie 'Kong: Skull Island', from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts, is a handsomely made picture with glorious visuals and an all-star cast. Review by Kieran Judge.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Review - The latest 'Ghostbusters' film, 'Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire' starring Paul Rudd, is unconcerned with the original, providing a formulaic blockbuster in its place. Review by Kieran Judge.
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.
Immaculate (2024) Review - Sydney Sweeney stars as Sister Cecilia in 'Immaculate' from director Michael Mohan, a horror that is much better than it has any right to be. Review by Kieran Judge.
Ghostbusters (2016) Review - In a vacuum, without the context of social media, 'Ghostbusters' (2016) is a perfectly reasonable way to spend 116 minutes. Kristen Wiig leads an ensemble. Review by Martha Lane.
10 Best Ghostbusters Moments - The best moments in 'Ghostbusters' (1984), the family classic comedy starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson and more. Article by Martha Lane.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) Review - Francis Ford Coppola and Gary Oldman gave vampires a whole new look in 'Bram Stoker's Dracula', but it's the same story we know and love. Review by Margaret Roarty.
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.
‘Shaft’ Unveiled Blaxploitation’s Cultural Revolution - 'Shaft' (1971) sparks discourse and debate, and challenges prevailing norms, unveiling the cultural revolution of Blaxploitation cinema. Essay by Juahl Ganaway.
About Dry Grasses (2023) Review - 'About Dry Grasses', from Palme d'Or winner Nuri Bilge Ceylan, is a dense and epic study of a character you'll likely appreciate more than enjoy. Review by Mark Carnochan.
The Beast (2023) Review - George MacKay impresses in Bertrand Bonello's centuries-spanning sci-fi epic 'The Beast', starring Léa Seydoux, a film lacking the variety needed to be entertaining. Review by Mark Carnochan.
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.
Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Review - Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse star in the uneven horror-romcom 'Lisa Frankenstein', from director Zelda Williams and writer Diablo Cody, a fun and cosmic ride. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Imaginary (2024) Review - There is, ironically, a significant lack of imagination in 2024 Blumhouse horror 'Imaginary', from director Jeff Wadlow. Review by Kieran Judge.
Damsel (2024) Review - Millie Bobby Brown stars in Netflix film 'Damsel' (2024), an unimaginative take on the damsel in distress lacking in meaning or purpose. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Nyad (2023) Review - Annette Bening and Jodie Foster are Academy Award-nominated for their performances in sports film 'Nyad'. a film led by their talent but otherwise lacking quality. Review by Ariana Martinez.
Dune: Part Two (2024) Review - 'Dune: Part Two', starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and more, "feels monumental in the way all blockbusters should", is among cinema's greatest sci-fi films. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Moonlight (2016) Review - Best Picture winner 'Moonlight' (2016) is an experience we all must have, a film as truthful as the skin on your palm. Barry Jenkins directs a rich ensemble. Review by Bella Madge.
Love Lies Bleeding (2024) Review - Rose Glass follows up her exceptional horror film 'Saint Maud' with Kristen Stewart in small-town USA for 'Love Lies Bleeding', the ultimate cult flick. Review by Mark Carnochan.
2024 Oscars Best Picture Nominees Ranked - The nominees for the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars 2024) Best Picture category ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'The Zone of Interest' and more. Article by Joseph Wade.