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‘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.

‘Mud’ at 10 – Review

Posted on April 26, 2023April 28, 2023 by Martha Lane

Jeff Nichols’ ‘Mud’ at 10 – atmospheric, touching, well-written and well-acted. Matthew McConaughey stars in what remains a remarkable film. Review by Martha Lane.

Evil Dead Rise (2023) Review

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 by Kieran Judge

‘Evil Dead Rise’ (2023) has risen from a possible grave, and it is well and truly groovy. Lee Cronin’s new ‘Evil Dead’ take is efficient and gory. Review by Kieran Judge.

Assassin Club (2023) Review

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by Kieran Judge

Henry Golding, Noomi Rapace and Sam Neill lead Camille Delamarre’s ‘Assassin Club’ (2023), an insult to brainpower that is impossible to care about. Review by Kieran Judge.

The Pope’s Exorcist (2023) Review

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 by Emi Grant

Russell Crowe carries ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ as an enigmatic high-ranking exorcist professional in this otherwise standard exorcism flick. Review by Emi Grant.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Review

Posted on April 8, 2023April 8, 2023 by Guest

Nintendo return to the big screen for the first time in thirty years with ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ (2023), an Illumination release that looks fantastic and stars Chris Pratt. Review by Rob Jones.

Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023) Review

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves’ (2023) is “one of the best times you’re likely to have at the cinema this year”. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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