Action-Adventure
Unknown Origins review – twists we’ve seen before
As the Coronavirus creates massive social upheaval around the world, one chance of lesser note is that 2020 has become possibly the first summer in...
Rogue review – a CGI lion hunts Megan Fox in this woeful action thriller
There are lots of things that Rogue could and indeed should have been. For instance, it could have been a solid vehicle for Megan Fox,...
Hard Kill review – Bruce Willis is having a laugh at our expense
The latest in a series of interminable VOD thrillers in which Bruce Willis spends the entire runtime sulking in a cupboard and then picks up...
Ava review – a dumb family melodrama and a dull spy thriller all in one
And in the beginning, there was Eve. Back in the halcyon days of, like, 2018, this ill-fated espionage thriller was set to be directed by...
The One and Only Ivan review – a big gorilla given a lightweight treatment
Disney, and thus Disney+, is a family thing. Nothing in its library is edgy or challenging or unsuited to the whole family, except those bits...
Rogue Warfare: The Hunt review – now trending on Netflix, for some reason
Netflix’s various algorithms are virtually impossible to figure out or predict, but its user base is even more confounding. These two facts taken together might...
Beyonce’s Black Is King review – a dazzlingly creative reimagining of The Lion King as ode to the black diaspora
The unique thing about Beyonce as a beloved and indescribably popular cultural icon is that she’s actually deserving of the attention. This has been obvious...
Mortal review – an electrifying superhero origin story
Mortal comes from director Andre Ovredal who has bought us the wonderful Trollhunter, the underrated The Autopsy of Jane Doe, and highly enjoyable Scary Stories...
The Outpost review – shakes your core and rattles your bones
War films now have become the westerns of their day; like mob films of the ’90s, they are engrained in the American film lexicon. Some...
Hanna season 2, episode 8 recap and breakdown – the ending explained
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 8, “The List” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps. How does...
Hanna season 2, episode 7 recap and breakdown – get the briefcase
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 7, “Tacitus” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps. How does Hanna...
Hanna season 2, episode 6 recap and breakdown – the whistleblower
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 6, “You’re With Us Now” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps....
Hanna season 2, episode 5 recap and breakdown – I want to stay
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 5, “A Way To Grieve” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps....
Hanna season 2, episode 4 recap and breakdown – escape plans
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 4, “Welcome Mia” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps. How does...
Hanna season 2, episode 3 recap and breakdown – saving Clara
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 3, “To The Meadows” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps. How...
Hanna season 2, episode 2 recap and breakdown – offer of a new life
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 2, “The Trial” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps. How does...
Hanna season 2, episode 1 recap and breakdown – looking for her mother
This recap of Amazon original series Hanna season 2, episode 1, “Safe” contains significant spoilers. Access our episode guide for all recaps. How does Hanna...
Hanna season 2 review – the second instalment feels like Hunger Games in the first half
This review of Amazon original series Hanna season 2 contains no spoilers. The action-drama series will be released on the platform on July 3, 2020....
Warrior Nun season 1, episode 10 recap – “Revelation 2:10”
This recap of Warrior Nun season 1, episode 10, “Revelation 2:10”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking...
Warrior Nun season 1, episode 9 recap – “2 Corinthians 10:4”
This recap of Warrior Nun season 1, episode 9, “2 Corinthians 10:4”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by...