Category: Reviews
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War Dogs – Review
When we see characters vie tirelessly to achieve the American Dream, in cinema that generally means one thing: disaster. Read More >
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Don’t Think Twice – Review
Mike Birbiglia’s Don’t Think Twice feels like the first film to truly address the hardships of being a comedian. Read More >
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Cocoon – Review
For the USA, Ron Howard is a national treasure. For the rest of the world, he’s an absolute crowd-pleaser: films like Splash have marked him out as a master of light entertainment, while Apollo 13 had the awards klaxon calling. This success has been thanks in no small part to his level of filmmaking craft, and a… Read More >
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Men & Chicken – Review
Madcap, grotesque and completely, and utterly bizarre – in the most wonderful way possible. Read More >
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople – Review (Edinburgh Film Festival)
This feels real even though it is a fantasy of sorts and you care for each and every one of the characters. Read More >
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Learning to Drive – Review
An undemanding, light picture that merrily coasts along, albeit never quite changing gear. Read More >
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The Intervention – Review (Sundance Film Festival: London)
The Intervention is a hugely impressive first feature from a director who has insider knowledge of what it takes to make it in the industry. Read More >
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Café Society – Review (Cannes Film Festival)
Café Society, starring an utterly captivating Kristen Stewart, is, from the very outset, one of Woody Allen’s most visually interesting films. Read More >
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Florence Foster Jenkins – Review
Just like one of Florence Foster Jenkins’ performances, there is a deep, profound sense of sadness to this piece, which compliments the laughter. Read More >
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Mother’s Day – Review
Mother’s Day is bland, bloated, predictable, forgettable, stupid, offensive, and entirely unnecessary. In short, just stay home and watch Love Actually. Read More >
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