Movies

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

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Mudbound (2017) Review

December 1 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

Directed by Dee Rees, we review the 2017 Netflix movie Mudbound, which does not contain any significant spoilers. Netflix has played a huge part in...

‘The Assignment (2016)’ Review – Watch It Out Of Curiosity, Sure

November 28 2017, by Alix Turner

A pulp thriller about a hitman’s revenge. And at the same time, a showcase of well-known, quality actors. Only Sigourney Weaver as a mad scientist,...

Review | The Nine Lives of Christmas

November 28 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

The Nine Lives of Christmas Title The Nine Lives of Christmas Director Mark Jean Writer(s) Sheila Roberts (based on the book by), Nancey Silvers Rating...

‘Battle of the Sexes’ Review – A Movie With A Really Engaging Character Study

November 27 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

I think that tennis hasn’t been particularly well served (pun very much intended) on the big screen. Recently, we’ve had Borg/McEnroe, but sadly that passed...

‘The Silenced (2015)’ Review – A Creepy Korean Mystery

November 26 2017, by Alix Turner

The Silenced is an atmospheric mystery about missing girls in a strict boarding school. This one is set in 1930’s Korea, at the time of the...

Review | Coco

November 24 2017, by Tyler Howat

Coco follows a young boy, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), on the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), as he hopes to follow his dreams...

Review | A December Bride

November 23 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

I always find it hard to believe that there are entire TV channels dedicated to Christmas movies. They usually start appearing on my TV guide...

Review | The Florida Project

November 23 2017, by Tyler Howat

The Florida Project follows six-year-old Moonee throughout a single summer, when she gains and loses friends, causes a good bit of trouble, and learns that...

‘Brigsby Bear’ Review – A Chummy and Wholesome Film

November 22 2017, by Alix Turner

This is a film you may not have heard of (unless you follow what’s going on at Sundance) that came out in the USA in...

‘Saving Capitalism’ Review – Demonstrating The Failings Of Our Government

November 21 2017, by Daniel Hart

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich used to serve under President Bill Clinton. During his time in government, he became aware of the relationship between...

‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ Review – Even If You Are A Fan Of This Franchise, Stay Away

November 12 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

Jeepers Creepers 3 marks the return, after 14 years, of The Creeper. His name is Victor Salva – a convicted child molester. He’s also the...

Flashback | Review | What We Do in the Shadows

November 10 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

Movie Title: What We Do in the Shadows Director(s): Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement Writer(s): Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement Rating: PG Release Date: June 19, 2014...

‘The Killer (2017)’ Review – A Modern Worthwhile Brazilian Western

November 10 2017, by Daniel Hart

There is an obvious admiration for Westerns. The adequate ones appreciate the need to be patient with a story worth telling. Netflix has taken on...

‘From the Land of the Moon’ Review – Not Worth The Watch Apart From Tracking Marion Cotillard’s Filmography

November 6 2017, by Daniel Hart

I forgave Marion Cotillard’s unspeakable death scene in The Dark Knight Rises very quickly. I cannot help but chortle every time I witness that appalling...

The Visit (2015) Review

October 29 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

We review the 2015 movie The Visit, which does not contain any significant spoilers.  M. Night Shyamalan is back – and he really snuck this...

Review – The Exorcist

October 27 2017, by Adam Lock

When a young girl becomes seemingly possessed by a whole other entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests in a desperate bid to...

Review – The Glass Castle

October 25 2017, by Daniel Hart

The Glass Castle is based on a memoir of the same name. In fact, the entire notion of a glass castle is pretty central to...

Review – 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

October 25 2017, by Jonathon Wilson

The true story of Eric LeMarque (Josh Hartnett), a former professional ice-hockey player and crystal meth addict who survived for eight days in the Sierra...