Articles by Alix Turner
Patrick (2018) Review
My son said the trailer for Patrick looked intriguing because it was short, and gave little away. He said he wished more trailers were like...
The Endless Review
If I was to tell you The Endless is the new film by the guys who made Spring, would that mean anything to you? If...
To Each, Her Own (Les Goûts Et Les Coloeurs) Review
Whilst I was watching Netflix Original Film To Each, Her Own / Les Goûts Et Les Coloeurs a lot went through my mind. For many (or...
Le Chalet (The Chalet) Review
I’m sure you’ve all noticed that Netflix is getting hold of more and more films and TV shows from around the world in recent months;...
Veronica Review
OK, I’ll get this bit about the marketing hype out of the way first: when Netflix first announced they had this new Spanish horror film...
The Alienist Season 1 Review
In the 19th century, persons suffering from mental illness were thought to be alienated from their own true natures. Experts who studied them were therefore...
Over the Garden Wall Season 1 Review
Somewhere lost in the clouded annals of history lies a place that few have seen; a mysterious place called The Unknown, where long forgotten stories...
Money Heist Season 1 Review
Where to begin! There is such a lot to say about this show, so let me start with this nugget: whoever found this show for...
The Ferryman (2018) Review – A Surreal Journey Through Grief and Low-Budget Horror
The Ferryman is the story of Mara, who cannot bear to carry on living and attempts suicide. She comes round in the hospital – fortunately!...
Be My Cat: A Film for Anne Review
I heard about this film first a couple of years ago, as it had been appearing at many, many festivals and winning many, many awards....
Muil (Short Film) Review
Muil came to my attention by sheer chance, a fluke of Twitter; I wish I knew how, because I want more discoveries like this. It...
The Black Gloves Review – A Nostalgic Dive into Melodramatic Horror
In The Black Gloves, Dr. Finn Galloway (Jamie Scott-Gordon), hurting from the sudden death of a young patient, discovers that he may be able to help...
Truth or Dare Review
The trailer has been everywhere, so I have no doubt you’re familiar with the scenario. A group of college friends and acquaintances spend their last...
Love, Simon Review
Love, Simon is a romantic comedy drama about an everyday teenager’s angst over fitting in and coming out as gay. It was directed by Greg...
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 Review
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a darkly humorous melodrama about the lives of three orphaned siblings. It was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and others,...
A Quiet Place Review
A Quiet Place is a horror/thriller about a family’s survival against the threat of creatures which hunt by sound. It was directed by John Krasinski,...
TV Review | Collateral (2018)
Collateral is a four-part police procedural series, which uses interweaving subplots to present a picture of modern British society. It was written by David Hare,...
Film Review | Ghost Stories (2018)
Ghost Stories is a British anthology horror film with an overarching story about a supernatural skeptic. Written and directed by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman...
Film Review | Game Over, Man! (2018)
Netflix Original Game Over, Man! is an action comedy film about three underachieving friends who just about get the attention of a potential investor when...
Review | Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017)
Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool is the story of the love affair between former Hollywood starlet Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening) and British provincial actor...