Review: An American Pickle – “Absolutely charming”
An American Pickle is absolutely charming. No doubt helped by my casual fascination with Seth Rogen, the trailer just made my jaw drop. It...
Read MoreReview: Waiting For The Barbarians – “A fascinating watch”
Waiting For The Barbarians is directed by Ciro Guerra (Embrace of the Serpent). Based on the 1980 novel of the same name by J. M. Coetzee,...
Read MoreReview: Greyhound – “Taut, tight, and aggressive”
Greyhound is another landmark film in the cinema versus VOD debate. I thought the trailer was poor. Clunky CGI. Washed out grey. Next...
Read MoreReview: Palm Springs – “A brilliant meditation on making the most of life”
Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti – Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Chris Willard. Happy millionth birthday, dipshit. Wake...
Read MoreReview: The Warrant – “A reminder that America still has these vast open spaces”
The Warrant starts in 1864 with a sweep through a Missouri wood. The second battle of Newtonia it claims. I’m uncomfortably reminded my...
Read MoreReview: Da 5 Bloods – “The most relevant film of 2020”
I have been looking forward to this one for a long time. I am ashamed to say I was slow to the game with Spike Lee. It took me until my...
Read MoreReview: The Iron Mask – “Arnie. Jackie Chan. Dragons. Endless fight scenes.”
I’ve been in lockdown for 82 days now. (Eighty-two). That’s important context, as I’m not sure what’s real anymore. I’ve spent time on...
Read MoreReview: Capone – “It’s like a side mission on GTA V”
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Capone pop up in the pre-order tab of the US iTunes account. $12.99. One of my most anticipated of...
Read MoreReview: Sea Fever – The most relevant film of 2020
Every so often you watch a film that’s just made for you. Obviously, at the moment that’s more than likely in our own homes, in the most...
Read MoreReview: The Hunt – “A riotously funny, violent thriller”
I don’t know how you’re all coping, but I hope you are. I’ve been working from home since Tuesday. Partly because I can do what I...
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