Reviews
‘Anatomy of a Murder’ at 65 – Review - James Stewart and George C. Scott are a wonder to behold in Otto Preminger's strange, uneasy, and altogether brilliant courtroom drama 'Anatomy of a Murder' (1959). Review by Kieran Judge.
Lumberjack the Monster (2023) Review - The latest movie from provocative filmmaker Takashi Miike, 'Lumberjack the Monster' (2023), seems lacking the shock factor necessary to gain attention. Review by Lauren Frison.
Kinds of Kindness (2024) Review - Yorgos Lanthimos follows 'Poor Things' with one of the best films of his career, the messed up ensemble piece 'Kinds of Kindness' - a film not to be missed. Review by Mark Carnochan.
Sister Wives (2024) Short Film Review - Louisa Connolly-Burnham writes, directs and stars in 'Sister Wives', a heartfelt story of control, freedom and expression, co-starring Mia McKenna-Bruce. Review by Kieran Judge.
‘The Notebook’ at 20 – Review - 20 years on from the release of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams romance 'The Notebook', its pop culture significance is earned, its performances affecting. Review by Margaret Roarty.
‘The Lion King’ at 30 – Review - Three decades on, Disney Animation's 'The Lion King' remains a classic. The jewel in the Disney Renaissance crown is an untouchable icon of pop culture. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
True Romance (1993) Review - The iconic female protagonist steals the show in 'True Romance' (1993), the movie about two lovers on the run written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott. Review by Gala Woolley.
‘Chinatown’ at 50 – Review - Jack Nicholson owns every scene in 'Chinatown' (1974) which, at fifty years old, is timeless and a near-perfect example of the form. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
‘Tarzan’ at 25 – Review - 'Tarzan' (1999) arrived into cinemas at the peak of Disney Animation's powers, and presented a nuanced and creative take powered by a reputable Phil Collins soundtrack. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.
Looking for Eric (2009) Review - Social realist filmmaker Ken Loach turns to comedy for his 2009 football-adjacent film 'Looking for Eric', a memorable version of a recognisable story starring Eric Cantona. Review by Martha Lane.
Watch the Lights (2024) Review - Alex Ayre's NORTH Wrestling documentary 'Watch the Lights' (2024), about NORTH's journey to its biggest ever show, captures a special feeling. It belongs on your watchlist. Review by Joseph Wade.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) Review - The fourth Bad Boys movie, 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' (2024), starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, is a "check your brains in at the door" good film with enjoyable aspects. Review by Kieran Judge.
Hit Man (2024) Review - Richard Linklater film 'Hit Man', starring Glen Powell, based on a true story, is a riotous time and equally philosophical, a great symbol of the Summer of Glen. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.
The Watchers (2024) Review - Ishana Night Shyamalan thriller 'The Watchers' (2024), starring Dakota Fanning, strips the original story of everything that made it compelling. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Arcadian (2024) Review - 'Arcadian', the new horror film from Benjamin Brewer starring Nicolas Cage, is two films - half wonderful, tight and controlled, the rest wasted potential. Review by Kieran Judge.