FrightFest 2020: Cyst review - a horror movie you'll need a stomach for
by Matt Edwards | Oct 26, 2020 | Reviews
There's goo, there's chaos, and there's a whole lot of fun: here's our review of the brand new horror film, Cyst....
Reviews
Alien On Stage review: brand new documentary premieres at FrightFest
by Matt Edwards | Oct 26, 2020 | News, Reviews
The ambitious plan to make a low-budget stage production of the classic movie Alien is the subject of a new documentary - review here....
Body Of Water review: a powerful handling of eating disorders
by Emily Murray | Oct 22, 2020 | Reviews
Sian Brooke headlines the excellent Body Of Water, the debut feature from writer/director Lucy Brydon - and here's our review....
Those Who Remain review - the horror
by Jon Bailes | Oct 21, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Fumbling around in the dark
Carmilla review: an atmospheric vampire-ish film that's got bite
by Freda Cooper | Oct 20, 2020 | Reviews
From debut director Emily Harris comes a screen adaptation of Carmilla - and it's a movie well worth seeking out too....
Mafia Inc. review: a middle of the road mob drama
by Emily Murray | Oct 20, 2020 | Reviews
A solid, pretty safe crime drama, Mafia Inc is a bit too long but not without merits - here's our review of the film....
Pattern review - a ho-hum wander-'em-up
by Paul Walker-Emig | Oct 19, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Walking a well-trodden path
I Am Greta review: a documentary that's a missed opportunity
by Katie Smith-Wong | Oct 19, 2020 | Reviews
A documentary digging into the story of Greta Thunberg frustratingly never really gets to grips with its subject - here's our review....
The Trial Of The Chicago 7 review – a timely throwback, in cinemas and on Netflix
by Mark Harrison | Oct 16, 2020 | News, Reviews
Playing in cinemas around the UK and now on Netflix is The Trial Of The Chicago 7, from Aaron Sorkin - and here's our review of the movie....
HyperParasite review: beware the blob
by Joe Parlock | Oct 15, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Think of it as a hectic, roguelike Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The Show review: Alan Moore goes (back) to the movies
by Dan Cooper | Oct 15, 2020 | Reviews
From the pen of Alan Moore comes The Show, a movie that shows the darker side of the town of Northampton - here's our review....
Children's book of the week: The Clockwork Sparrow
by Alexandra Goldstein | Oct 15, 2020 | Feature, Reviews
Introducing our new weekly spot where we review and recommend a book for young readers: and we're starting with a terrific series for 8-12 year olds....
No Straight Roads review - dischord
by Jon Bailes | Oct 14, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Playing the right notes, just not necessarily in the right order
Star Renegades review - timing is key
by Ian Dransfield | Oct 12, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Flawed-but-fun strategy that never stops repeating
Kajillionaire review: something a little bit different, and all the better for it
by Simon Brew | Oct 12, 2020 | Reviews
Evan Rachel Wood and Gina Rodriguez excel in Kajillionaire, an offbeat film that deserves a wide audience - here's our review of the movie....
Saint Maud review: an unmissable horror, now in UK cinemas
by Simon Brew | Oct 09, 2020 | Reviews
In UK cinemas now is the must-see horror movie of the year - here's our spoiler-free look at Saint Maud, from writer/director Rose Glass....
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise review – bad coffee
by Alan Wen | Oct 08, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Cements SWERY as the Ed Wood of video game auteurs
Schemers review: a British movie worth seeking out on the big screen
by John Moore | Oct 08, 2020 | Reviews
British movie Schemers is now playing in cinemas in the UK - and it's a film that proudly wears its influences on its sleeve....
Eternal Beauty review: a difficult watch, a very good movie
by Cat Davies | Oct 08, 2020 | Reviews
Sally Hawkins, Morfydd Clark and David Thewlis star in Eternal Beauty, from director Craig Roberts - and here's our review of the film....
Summer of Mara review - sedate summer s...fun
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 07, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
On an island in the sun, we’ll be playing and having fun
Fall Guys review - is it a knockout?
by Joe Parlock | Oct 05, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Do all the pieces fall into place?
SnowRunner review:Â drivin' in a winter wonderland
by Joe Parlock | Sep 29, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Snow business like the driving sim business
Wanna Survive review - turn of the dead
by Harry Slater | Sep 28, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
The smartest, tiniest zombie assault around
Enola Holmes review – Netflix's adventure of Sherlock’s smarter sister
by Mark Harrison | Sep 24, 2020 | News, Reviews
Millie Bobbie Brown, Henry Cavill, and Sam Claflin are the Holmes siblings in the playful and charming Netflix mystery Enola Holmes - here's our...
Moving Out review - sofa surfing
by Paul Walker-Emig | Sep 23, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Fred Durst is smiling because it’s time to break some stuff
Rocks review: a flat-out must see British triumph
by Anna Cale | Sep 17, 2020 | News, Reviews
From director Sarah Gavron comes the film Rocks - and it's an astonishingly good piece of work, that deserves lots of support....
Bill & Ted Face The Music review: a sweet and charming reunion
by Simon Brew | Sep 16, 2020 | News, Reviews
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter finally return to the big screen as Bill & Ted - and Face The Music doesn't let us down....
Desperados III review: The fastidious bunch
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Sep 15, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A superior real-time strategy sequel with a cinematic edge
Maneater review - flipper-ing Jaws on its head
by Richard Wakeling | Sep 14, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
They’re gonna need a bigger boat
Lair of the Clockwork God review: a unique and hilarious hybrid
by Joe Parlock | Sep 09, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Like Monkey Island, but with more jumping and naughty jokes
I'm Thinking About Ending Things review: it's a bit odd
by Dan Cooper | Sep 09, 2020 | Reviews
Charlie Kaufman takes us on another trip into the recesses of his mind in surrealistic Netflix drama I'm Thinking About Ending Things - here's our...
Mulan review - a distinctive Disney do-over
by Mark Harrison | Sep 08, 2020 | Reviews
Disney’s long-awaited live-action take on Mulan prizes loyalty, bravery, and truth, but humour goes out the window - here’s our review....
