From the days of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe, the notion of having to survive on a picturesque, but ultimately lethal island has enticed various storytellers
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Spy Game (2001) – Review
When it comes to odd filmmaking gifts that shouldn’t work but strangely do, surely it’s Tony Scott’s bizarre talent to take dramatic, mature moments and
Coyotes (2025) – Review
Cinema’s thirst for co-opting and demonising everything in the animal kingdom that walks, crawls, swims or slithers and turning them into voracious engines of man
The Wrecking Crew (2026) – Review
Sometimes I worry that crafting the big dumb action movies of decades past has become something of a lost art. In my youth I revelled
Marty Supreme (2025) – Review
Isn’t it strange when a film is misrepresented by its own advertising? For example, I’m not sure what movie I was expecting when I finally
Leprechaun: Back 2 Tha Hood (2003) – Review
While all good things apparently come to an end, suppose the same can be said for the likes of bad things too – however, where
Shelter (2026) – Review
As of late, Jason Statham seems to be on something of a tear. Whether you actually dig his particular brand of ass-kickery, one of the
Iron Lung (2026) – Review
Video game adaptations usually occur when the game in question has more than their share of expansive action. From the colourful world of a speed
Sniper: G.R.I.T. – Global Response & Intelligence Team (2023) – Review
Sometimes it’s fascinating to see how far away some franchises get from its original movie. Take the Fast & Furious series as an excellent example;
Fallout – Season 2, Episode 7: The Handoff (2026) – Review
With only a couple of episodes left to drop, Fallout’s second season finds itself in something of a strange place. While there hasn’t been a
Wonder Man – Season 1, Episode 1: Matinee (2026) – Review
You’d be forgiving for wondering if Marvel has started to lack confidence in its own product. Oh, the big screen stuff still gets the big
Mercy (2026) – Review
I’ve always considered myself fairly open to new filmmaking techniques. Be it the rise of digital animation, the flood of found footage movies, the return
Jarhead 2: Field Of Fire (2014) – Review
It’s a strange fact that some movies would benefit hugely if they didn’t find themselves tangled up in the strings that comes with having a
Chiller (1985) – Review
Sometimes, life can be tough for a Wes Craven completist. You see, while we love the dear, departed director, for every genre defining film in
No Other Choice (2025) – Review
It’s hold my hands up and confess time – aside from the obvious (Oldboy), I’m not particularly well versed in the spellbinding career of South
Return To Silent Hill (2026) – Review
It’s always a reason to celebrate when negative cinematic streaks get broken. Take the notion that all video game adaptations are generally crap thanks to
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) – Review
No one in the movie business is above tackling a remake. Be it Steven Spielberg altering the likes of A Guy Like Joe, or redoing
Ringu 0 (2000) – Review
How vital are origin stories, really? If you’re a superhero I’d argue that they’re pretty damn important unless you’re understandably bored of seeing Uncle Ben
Fallout – Season 2, Episode 6: The Other Player (2026) – Review
Fallout has been rightly commended for spinning out many varied story lines while adapting the smash hit video game franchise that tells a gargantuan tale
The Third Man (1949) – Review
There comes a time when you watch an older film only to find, much to an incredibly surreal realisation, that you are undoubtedly watching something
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