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‘Seven Samurai’ at 70 – Review

Posted on April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 by Guest

Akira Kurosawa samurai film ‘Seven Samurai’ speaks of the reality of the human experience in masterful ways, making it an unmissable experience even 70 years on. Review by Bella Madge.

The Book of Clarence (2023) Review

Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Guest

Jeymes Samuel follows ‘The Harder They Fall’ with the visually striking but narratively disjointed ‘The Book of Clarence’ starring LaKeith Stanfield. Review by Rehana Nurmahi.

Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (2024) Review

Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Some lasting images contrast with expository dialogue in Zack Snyder’s latest action-space opera ‘Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver’ (2024). Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

‘Sherlock Jr.’ at 100 – Review

Posted on April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 by Kieran Judge

Buster Keaton action-comedy ‘Sherlock Jr.’ (1924) features some of the best action moments in cinema, and is surprisingly sophisticated; an incredible film. Review by Kieran Judge.

Charade (1963) Review

Posted on April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 by Margaret Roarty

‘Charade’ (1963), Stanley Donen’s thriller starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, has it all: laughter, suspense and a killer romantic pairing. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Monkey Man (2024) Review

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 by Emi Grant

Dev Patel directs and stars in ‘Monkey Man’ (2024), a complicated and colorful bloodbath of an action movie from Monkeypaw Productions. Review by Emi Grant.

The First Omen (2024) Review

Posted on April 8, 2024April 25, 2024 by Kieran Judge

2024 Omen prequel ‘The First Omen’, from director Arkasha Stevenson, comes via the studio handbook, lacking the originality necessary for success. Review by Kieran Judge.

Spellbound (1945) Review

Posted on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 by Kieran Judge

Gregory Peck and Ingrid Bergman star in Alfred Hitchcock’s psychoanalysis thriller ‘Spellbound’, a film with thrilling twists and turns and great performances. Review by Kieran Judge.

Psycho (1960) Review

Posted on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 by Kieran Judge

‘Psycho’ (1960), Alfred Hitchcock’s masterful thriller starring Anthony Perkins, continues to influence writers, directors, and actors to this day. Review by Kieran Judge.

‘Hellboy’ at 20 – Review

Posted on April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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.

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