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The Boogeyman (2023) Review

Posted on June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Kieran Judge

Rob Savage’s ‘The Boogeyman’, an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, slots right into the established zeitgeist but makes no attempts to shake up a well-worn path. Review by Kieran Judge.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Review

Posted on June 2, 2023June 5, 2023 by Joseph Wade

Sony Pictures Animation are rewriting the rule book in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023), a ginormous swing at something special. Spider-Man doesn’t get better than this.

The Little Mermaid (2023) Review

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Halle Bailey’s vocal performance is the only highlight of a pale imitation of a much better movie. Disney and Rob Marshall’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) review by Margaret Roarty.

‘Frances Ha’ at 10 – Review

Posted on May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by Emi Grant

Greta Gerwig co-writes and stars in ‘Frances Ha’, from ‘Marriage Story’ director Noah Baumbach, a poignant watch for anyone undergoing construction in their life. Review by Emi Grant.

Plan 75 (2022) Review

Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by Guest

Chie Hayakawa’s ‘Plan 75’ asks what Japan might do when its population becomes too old to sustain itself, borrowing from ‘Children of Men’ in its presentation of the near future. Review by Rob Jones.

‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at 85 – Review

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Director Michael Curtiz and star Errol Flynn bring Robin Hood to life in the greatest ever film adaptation of the British legend, a Technicolor masterpiece. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

‘Speed Racer’ at 15 – Review

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

15 years on from the release of the Wachowskis’ ‘Speed Racer’, the all-star anime adaptation is rightly undergoing some critical reappraisal. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

‘Vertigo’ at 65 – Review

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by Guest

Alfred Hitchcock thriller ‘Vertigo’ (1958) is a perfect case study for how perception changes art. Now 65, it is Hitchcock’s greatest achievement. Review by Rob Jones.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) Review

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

James Gunn brings the Guardians of the Galaxy’s journey to an immensely satisfying and appropriately epic conclusion. Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper star. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Peter Pan and Wendy (2023) Review

Posted on May 1, 2023May 3, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Singular director David Lowery turns his hand to the story of Peter Pan in new Disney Plus live-action fantasy film ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ (2023), starring Jude Law. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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