Back To Black review | The Amy Winehouse biopic is a misjudged tragedy
by James Harvey | Apr 11, 2024 | Reviews
Marisa Abela provides the shining light in a film unable to outrun its demons. Here’s our Back To Black review....
Reviews
Fallout review | Episodes 1-4
by Maria Lattila | Apr 10, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Fallout follows a trio of characters in a world devastated by a nuclear event. Here's our review of the first four episodes.
Shōgun episode 8 review | Mourning and matcha tea
by Maria Lattila | Apr 09, 2024 | Reviews, TV
After last week’s shocking ending, episode 8 finds Toranaga in mourning and Blackthorne indecisive. Here’s our Shōgun episode 8 review.
Ripley review | Episodes 5-8
by Maria Lattila | Apr 06, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The final four episodes of Steve Zaillian’s wonderfully stylish show find Ripley in a tense cat-and-mouse game with Italian police. Here’s our review of Ripley episodes 5-8.
Scoop review | An infamous interview becomes a lightweight Netflix drama
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 05, 2024 | Reviews
An impressive cast, including Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell, assembles to tell the story of Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 N...
Evil Does Not Exist review | A beautiful, deceptively furious ode to the environment
by James Harvey | Apr 05, 2024 | Reviews
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s battle of ecology vs economy is as powerful as it is quiet. Here’s our Evil Does Not Exist review.
The First Omen review | A thoroughly terrifying, unnerving prequel
by Maria Lattila | Apr 04, 2024 | News, Reviews
Nell Tiger Free is a terrified nun who discovers a dark secret at the heart of the Catholic church. Here’s our The First Omen review.
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episodes 1 and 2 review | The beginning of a very familiar end
by A J Black | Apr 04, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The final season of Star Trek: Discovery sets off, and stays close to the tone and theme of the series to date. Our spoiler-filled thoughts on...
Ripley review | Episodes 1-4
by Maria Lattila | Apr 04, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Andrew Scott stars in the latest take on Patricia Highsmith’s most famous character. Here’s our review of Ripley’s first four episodes.
Monkey Man review | Dev Patel’s directorial debut is a flawed passion project
by Maria Lattila | Apr 04, 2024 | Reviews
Dev Patel produces, writes, directs and stars in a hyperviolent revenge fantasy. Here’s our Monkey Man review.
Shōgun episode 7 review | Families, am I right?
by Maria Lattila | Apr 02, 2024 | Reviews, TV
This episode introduces us to Lord Toranaga’s half-brother Nobutatsu and trouble starts brewing. Here’s our Shōgun episode 7 review.
Renegade Nell review | Dressing up and derring-do abound in charming historical fantasy
by James Harvey | Mar 29, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Nell Jackson (Louisa Harland) buckles swashes across 18th century England in a cheerfully entertaining family drama. Here’s our Renegade Nell review.
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire review | A Kong film masquerading as a team-up film
by Maria Lattila | Mar 28, 2024 | Reviews
Godzilla and King Kong team up again in Adam Wingard’s MonsterVerse sequel. Here’s our Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire review.
The Beautiful Game review | The Homeless World Cup heads to the movies
by Simon Brew | Mar 28, 2024 | Reviews
Bill Nighy leads the ensemble of Netflix-set sporting underdog story The Beautiful Game: here's our review.
Kung Fu Panda 4 review | Your kids are gonna sorta, kinda like it
by James Harvey | Mar 28, 2024 | Reviews
Jack Black’s panda-protagonist hunts for a successor in a reasonably occupying animated sequel. Here’s our Kung Fu Panda 4 review.
Drift review | Anthony Chen’s English-language debut is a minimalist triumph
by Maria Lattila | Mar 28, 2024 | Reviews
Cynthia Erivo stars as a Liberian refugee on a Greek Island who forms a close bond with an American tour guide. Here’s our Drift review.
Renegade Nell preview | Spells, swashbuckling, and a whole lot of fun
by James Harvey | Mar 27, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Forced to flee her humble beginnings, Nell Jackson (Louisa Harland) carves a feisty path through 18th century England in a delightfully entertaining...
Shōgun episode 6 review | Women’s hour
by Maria Lattila | Mar 26, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The latest Shōgun episode dives deeper into Mariko’s mysterious past and a wild plan is suggested. Here’s our Shōgun episode 6 review.
3 Body Problem episode 6-8 review | Not much bang for a whole lot of bucks
by James Harvey | Mar 25, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Will and Saul get involved in the plot and Jin does some questionable science as Netflix's sci-fi epic nears its end....
The Persian Version review | A powerful, but messy salute to mothers everywhere
by Maria Lattila | Mar 22, 2024 | Reviews
Maryam Keshavarz’s semi-autobiographical film charts the chaotic history of one Iranian-American family. Here’s our The Persian Version review.
Late Night With The Devil review | David Dastmalchian's finest hour
by Maria Lattila | Mar 22, 2024 | Reviews
In Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ horror film, the devil sits down with a late night host for a little chat. Here’s our Late Night With The Devil review.
Road House review | Jake Gyllenhaal is the standout in a boisterous remake
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 21, 2024 | Reviews
Jake Gyllenhaal plays an unflappable bouncer with a murky past in the remake of Road House. Our review of a raucous, glossy action flick:...
Immaculate review | The first great horror film of 2024
by Maria Lattila | Mar 21, 2024 | Reviews
Sydney Sweeney plays a nun who finds herself miraculously pregnant in Michael Mohan’s horror film. Here’s our Immaculate review.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review | A haunted, overstuffed freezer with a terrific performance on the shelf
by Simon Brew | Mar 20, 2024 | Reviews
Ghostbusters 5 - or Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - is determined to try to please everyone. Here's our review:...
Shōgun episode 5 review | The halfway mark
by Maria Lattila | Mar 19, 2024 | Reviews, TV
This week’s Shōgun begins with a not-so-shocking revelation and we find out more about Mariko’s backstory. Our review of Shōgun episode 5.
Robot Dreams review | A tenderly observed animated film about friendship and loneliness
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 18, 2024 | Reviews
Friendship blooms between a dog and a robot in 1980s Manhattan in the exquisitely animated, Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams. Our review:...
Drive-Away Dolls review | A road trip like it’s 1999
by James Harvey | Mar 15, 2024 | Reviews
Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan dodge dildos and severed heads in Ethan Coen’s bright and frothy comedy-thriller. Here’s our Drive-Away Dol...
3 Body Problem episode 4-5 review | So that's where the VFX budget went
by James Harvey | Mar 15, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Jin gets stressed, Auggie goes back in the lab and Will and Saul have a very depressing beach holiday as the Netflix sci-fi enters its second act....
Banel & Adama review | Mysterious, thoughtful debut from Ramata-Toulaye Sy
by Maria Lattila | Mar 14, 2024 | Reviews
The lovers of Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s debut feature have to weigh their love against their community’s needs. Here’s our Banel & Adama review.
Shōgun episode 4 review | The war is coming
by Maria Lattila | Mar 12, 2024 | Reviews, TV
The war is inching closer in the new episode of Shōgun as Blackthorne begins to train an army. Here’s our review of Shōgun episode 4.
The Gentlemen episodes 6-8 review | Not with a bang, but with a whimper
by Maria Lattila | Mar 12, 2024 | Reviews, TV
Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen comes to a close, but the final three episodes are a lacklustre affair. Our review.
3 Body Problem episode 1-3 review | Game Of Thrones creators tackle chunky sci-fi
by James Harvey | Mar 09, 2024 | Reviews
The laws of physics are taking a holiday and scientists keep turning up dead in Netflix's 8-part sci-fi epic. Here's our 3 Body Problem episodes 1-3...
