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Nope (2022) Review

Posted on August 16, 2022August 17, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Jordan Peele follows ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’ with 2022 sci-fi ‘Nope’, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun, a film that may prove he’s the next Spielberg. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Ex Machina (2014) Review

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Alex Garland’s directorial debut ‘Ex Machina’ (2014) is a film that becomes richer and more enthralling upon multiple viewings and through intense debate. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Eternals (2021) Review

Posted on November 1, 2021December 18, 2021 by Mark Carnochan

Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao directs Marvel Phase Four entry ‘Eternals’, bringing real stakes and a deeper sense of existentialism to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Review by Mark Carnochan.

‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ at 50 – Review

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Guest

50 years since Willy Wonka asked “if you want to view paradise” and still it resonates as a feat of “pure imagination”. Scott Z. Walkinshaw reviews.

‘Fargo’ at 25 – Review

Posted on March 8, 2021May 15, 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

25 years removed from the release of the Coen Brothers’ iconic black comedy crime film ‘Fargo’, starring Frances McDormand, the 1996 release remains razor-sharp. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Review

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Christopher Connor

Wes Anderson is close to his best for his work on 2012 ensemble coming-of-age hit ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, starring Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand and more. Christopher Connor reviews.

Fantastic Mr Fox (2009) Review

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Christopher Connor

Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is adapted via stop-motion animation for the screen by Wes Anderson, in this ensemble film led by George Clooney and Meryl Streep. Christopher Connor reviews.

Mank (2020) Review

Posted on December 8, 2020April 18, 2021 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

David Fincher adapts his father’s script for 2020 Netflix Original film ‘Mank’, about Herman J Mankiewicz, the screenwriter behind ‘Citizen Kane’, played here by Gary Oldman. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.

Get Out (2017) Review

Posted on October 23, 2020July 20, 2022 by Darcy Rae

2017 horror mega-hit ‘Get Out’, from screenwriter-director Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya, “is an exceptional display of exemplary directing, scoring and writing”. Darcy Rae reviews.

Nomadland (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 18, 2020March 25, 2022 by Leoni Horton

“The Journey is one hell of a trip” in Chloé Zhao’s immersive road movie ‘Nomadland’ (2020), featuring arguably the most complex and versatile performance of Frances McDormand’s career. Leoni Horton reviews.

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