Monday, August 31, 2026

Film Reviews

The Life of Chuck REVIEW – Genuinely Moving

In Philip Larkin's poem "Ambulances", a particular line continues to resound through the years. As the members of the public watch "a wild white...

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning REVIEW – A Mixed Finale

I have loved every iteration of the Mission Impossible movies. I adore the third film even though it's not as high on the list...

Bring Her Back REVIEW – A Captivating Evocation of Grief

Danny and Michael Philippou have quickly established themselves as brilliant writers/directors. Their directorial debut, Talk to Me, was a financial and critical success. That...

Another Simple Favor REVIEW – An Entertaining, Bloated Mess

I enjoyed A Simple Favor: a cosy, domestic thriller that brought the twists and the fashion. Another Simple Favor attempts to go bigger, bringing...

Sinners REVIEW – A Cinematic Blessing

Every year we beg for more original movies to save us from the graveyard of reboots, sequels and regurgitated content that's being shoved down...

A Nice Indian Boy REVIEW – Delightful & Sweet

We need more mainstream LGBTQ+ rom-coms. In recent years there's been Fire Island, Happiest Season and Bros - I don't count Love, Simon as...

Holland REVIEW – A Wilted Effort

Fresh was amazing - a subversive fun horror romp with the incredible talents of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan. Such a stellar start for...

Mickey 17 REVIEW – A Unique, Immersive Joyride

Six years on since his satirical thriller Parasite surpassed all expectations and won the rounds at that year’s Oscars, South Korean director Bong Joon-ho...