Movies

Here is our archive of movie coverage, which includes reviews, explainers, features, lists, and more from the latest films.

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Cherry (2021) Review – A Scattershot Substance Abuse Drama

February 25 2021, by M.N. Miller

You have to wonder if Marvel tried to convince Tom Holland to pass on Cherry. Even if the Russo brothers (behind Avengers; Mosul; The Gray...

Pelé review – a surprisingly frank exploration of national and personal identity

February 23 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Pelé on Netflix contains spoilers. Most of what you hear about Pelé is that he’s the best footballer who ever lived, at...

What Lies Below review – too good to be true?

February 23 2021, by Alix Turner

Just as some film lovers have learned not to trust what critics write, I need to take the marketing write-ups I receive with a pinch...

Mafia Inc review – a French-Canadian-infused Montreal mafioso tale

February 22 2021, by M.N. Miller

French-Canadian filmmaker Daniel Grou’s (also frequently credited as “Podz”) filmography is known for violent fare that some have claimed borders on torture porn. The reason...

Top 10 Live-Action Supervillains

February 19 2021, by Joseph Heindl

A hero is only as good as his villain. The rise of comic book movies and TV shows in live-action has seen many mainstream viewers...

The Stylist: an interview with director Jill Gevargizian

February 19 2021, by Alix Turner

This article contains mild spoilers for The Stylist. There has been such a buzz about The Stylist: everyone who’s seen it wants all their friends...

I Care a Lot Ending Explained – Does Marla Get Away With It?

February 19 2021, by M.N. Miller

I Care a Lot is that rare type of crime film that goes beyond its first act without resorting to every other generic crime film...

Goodbye Honey review – very tense, until spoiled by the writing

February 17 2021, by Alix Turner

I’ve seen countless films about women hunted or held captive, and frankly tired of those (as I’ve mentioned before). Fortunately, there are also some in...

Thunderbird review – stunning mystical mystery

February 16 2021, by Alix Turner

In a forest in northern Canada, a young woman’s body is found. At the same time, another young woman goes missing. Is it a coincidence...

Animals on the Loose: A You vs. Wild Movie review – another bland adventure

February 16 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

If you watched Netflix’s previous interactive series starring Bear Grylls, You vs. Wild, you’ll have seen virtually everything that the new Animals on the Loose: A You...

Shook: interviews with Jen Harrington and Daisye Tutor

February 16 2021, by Alix Turner

The tense-but-fun thriller Shook is making its way to Shudder very soon, and I had the opportunity to talk with the director and lead actress...

Land review – cold, stoic, and patronizing

February 15 2021, by M.N. Miller

Robin Wright’s directorial debut, Land, is an exercise in stoic ambivalence. Don’t get me wrong, Wright is one of the most underappreciated actors of her...

I Care a Lot Review – A Smart, Cruel Crime Film

February 15 2021, by M.N. Miller

It’s rare for any type of crime film that goes beyond its first act without resorting to every other generic crime film cliche. Roger Ebert...

Wrong Turn (2021) review – a franchise reborn with new levels of horror

February 15 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This is a non-spoiler review of Wrong Turn (2021) releasing for Home Premiere on Digital Platforms on 26th February. Directed by Mike P Nelson, seeing...

Xico’s Journey Ending Explained – Does Xico Save The Day?

February 12 2021, by Daniel Hart

As we enter the third act of Xico’s Journey, our characters find themselves at a dangerous crossroad after plenty of meandering and adventures. The mythical scorpion...

Xico’s Journey Review – Animated Film Fails After Important message

February 12 2021, by Daniel Hart

At the face of it, Xico’s Journey bears a political message that pledges anti-fracking, such is the storyline about a girl, her dog, and best...

Into the Dark: Tentacles review – a romantic entanglement in more ways than one

February 12 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Hulu’s Into the Dark: Tentacles (Episode 11 of Season 2) contains no spoilers After an extended hiatus mandated by the pandemic, Hulu’s...

‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ Ending Explained – Do Lara Jean and Peter End Up Together?

February 12 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

The big question of To All the Boys: Always and Forever is the same one that has powered both previous films in Netflix’s smash-hit YA romance...