Sing Sing (2024) Review-'Sing Sing', starring Colman Domingo, is an important cinema release on the power of art and creation; one of the year's most emotive experiences. Review by Joseph Wade.
AfrAId (2024) Review-Ironically, 2024 Blumhouse horror 'AfrAId', from director Chris Weitz, is so formulaic it wouldn't be surprising to discover that the entire film was written by AI. Review by Kieran Judge.
Black Dog (2024) Review-Un Certain Regard winner 'Black Dog', from director Hu Guan and starring Eddie Pang, is hugely memorable with meticulously constructed shots. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
The Crow (2024) Review-The 2024 remake of 'The Crow', starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs, directed by Rupert Sanders, is ill-conceived. It should have stayed dead and buried. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Incoming (2024) Review-Netflix teen comedy 'Incoming' (2024), from Dave and John Chernin ('It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia') settles for a scenario done to death. C-. Review by Martha Lane.
Alien: Romulus (2024) Review-'Alien: Romulus' (2024), Fede Álvarez's horror-leaning entry into the 'Alien' franchise, is beautifully crafted, uncontroversial and simple cinema. Review by Kieran Judge.
It Ends with Us (2024) Review-'It Ends with Us' (2024), Justin Baldoni's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, is a stylish melodrama carried by vulnerable performances. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Trap (2024) Review-'Trap' (2024), from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer trapped at a concert, suffers from a lack of logic and immersion. Review by Joseph Wade.
The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024) Review-Viggo Mortensen waters the bone-dry terrain of the Wild West to create a new hero with his 2024 western 'The Dead Don't Hurt', co-starring Vicky Krieps. Review by Patrick Hayes.
Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Review-Wade Wilson and Logan finally make their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shawn Levy's 'Deadpool and Wolverine' (2024), an affectionate tribute filled with in-jokes.
Twisters (2024) Review-When the tornadoes hit, the visuals work wonders in Lee Isaac Chung's standalone 'Twister' sequel 'Twisters', starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell. Review by Kieran Judge.
MaXXXine (2024) Review-'MaXXXine', the third film in Ti West's horror film series, is more interested in aesthetics than substance and leaves Mia Goth with not enough room to breathe. Review by Margaret Roarty.
The Devil’s Bath (2024) Review-'The Devil's Bath', from writer-director duo Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, is more a psychological study than a straight horror, a beautifully haunting warning. Review by Lauren Frison.
Longlegs (2024) Review-Osgood Perkins horror 'Longlegs', starring Nicolas Cage in a terrifying role, crafts an experience that lingers in the shadows of the mind. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
To a Land Unknown (2024) Review-Mahdi Fleifel's refugee drama 'To a Land Unknown' competed in the Cannes 2024 Un Certain Regard strand, and is an urgent, necessary film. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Anora (2024) Review-'Anora', from filmmaker Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2024, and thanks to a powerful lead performance and open-minded approach, should be considered important. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
The Imaginary (2023) Review-From some of the creative minds behind 'Spirited Away' comes 2024 Netflix anime 'The Imaginary', a children's film for adults that is a little too boring to be a classic. Review by Martha Lane.
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.
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.
Sing Sing (2024) Review - 'Sing Sing', starring Colman Domingo, is an important cinema release on the power of art and creation; one of the year's most emotive experiences. Review by Joseph Wade.
AfrAId (2024) Review - Ironically, 2024 Blumhouse horror 'AfrAId', from director Chris Weitz, is so formulaic it wouldn't be surprising to discover that the entire film was written by AI. Review by Kieran Judge.
Black Dog (2024) Review - Un Certain Regard winner 'Black Dog', from director Hu Guan and starring Eddie Pang, is hugely memorable with meticulously constructed shots. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
The Crow (2024) Review - The 2024 remake of 'The Crow', starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs, directed by Rupert Sanders, is ill-conceived. It should have stayed dead and buried. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Incoming (2024) Review - Netflix teen comedy 'Incoming' (2024), from Dave and John Chernin ('It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia') settles for a scenario done to death. C-. Review by Martha Lane.
Alien: Romulus (2024) Review - 'Alien: Romulus' (2024), Fede Álvarez's horror-leaning entry into the 'Alien' franchise, is beautifully crafted, uncontroversial and simple cinema. Review by Kieran Judge.
It Ends with Us (2024) Review - 'It Ends with Us' (2024), Justin Baldoni's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, is a stylish melodrama carried by vulnerable performances. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Trap (2024) Review - 'Trap' (2024), from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, and starring Josh Hartnett as a serial killer trapped at a concert, suffers from a lack of logic and immersion. Review by Joseph Wade.
The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024) Review - Viggo Mortensen waters the bone-dry terrain of the Wild West to create a new hero with his 2024 western 'The Dead Don't Hurt', co-starring Vicky Krieps. Review by Patrick Hayes.
Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Review - Wade Wilson and Logan finally make their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shawn Levy's 'Deadpool and Wolverine' (2024), an affectionate tribute filled with in-jokes.
Twisters (2024) Review - When the tornadoes hit, the visuals work wonders in Lee Isaac Chung's standalone 'Twister' sequel 'Twisters', starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell. Review by Kieran Judge.
MaXXXine (2024) Review - 'MaXXXine', the third film in Ti West's horror film series, is more interested in aesthetics than substance and leaves Mia Goth with not enough room to breathe. Review by Margaret Roarty.
The Devil’s Bath (2024) Review - 'The Devil's Bath', from writer-director duo Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, is more a psychological study than a straight horror, a beautifully haunting warning. Review by Lauren Frison.
Longlegs (2024) Review - Osgood Perkins horror 'Longlegs', starring Nicolas Cage in a terrifying role, crafts an experience that lingers in the shadows of the mind. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
To a Land Unknown (2024) Review - Mahdi Fleifel's refugee drama 'To a Land Unknown' competed in the Cannes 2024 Un Certain Regard strand, and is an urgent, necessary film. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Anora (2024) Review - 'Anora', from filmmaker Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2024, and thanks to a powerful lead performance and open-minded approach, should be considered important. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
The Imaginary (2023) Review - From some of the creative minds behind 'Spirited Away' comes 2024 Netflix anime 'The Imaginary', a children's film for adults that is a little too boring to be a classic. Review by Martha Lane.
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.
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.