Primetime (2026) – Review

The world of television can be as cutthroat as anything else, as programmes jostle for prominent time slots and more viewers. In fact, in that

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I Play Rocky (2026) – Review

When you think about it with a clear head (ie. when Bill Conti’s Rocky theme isn’t playing), making a film about the filming of Rocky

Wild Horse Nine (2026) – Review

Some directors just excel when they stick to what they know. Take Martin McDonagh for example – after his feature debut, In Bruges, rightfully caught

Scarface (1983) – Review

It has often been said that less is more – but thank Christ that Brian De Palma has never listened. While already notorious for delivering

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) – Review

With a devoted fan base firmly at its back and a filming/release schedule that would put the Saw franchise to shame, The Hunger Games finally

American Sniper (2014) – Review

Well, here we are again. Picking apart modern war movies tends to be something of a thankless task, mainly because most people see what they

The Last Samurai (2003) – Review

While some films mean well, the “white savior” can often be seen as a cynical trope that sticks characters of a Caucasian persuasion slap bang

Argo (2012) – Review

The worlds of Hollywood and international intrigue have always been good bedfellows. Just look at the proliferation of political thrillers in the 70s, or the

Godzilla Minus Zero (2026) – Review

Apologies for the rather crass metaphor, but in 2023, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One hit cinemas like a nuclear blast. Not only did robust box

Beowulf (2007) – Review

Hey, anyone else remember that period when Robert Zemeckis vowed to only to make films utilising motion capture? That was kinda weird, right? I mean,

It: Welcome To Derry Special: A Story Of Derry (2026) – Review

We all know that the malevolent, shape-shifting force often known as Pennywise The Dancing Clown is prone to a surprise or two, but having an

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) – Review

Sequels are a wobbly tightrope to negotiate – especially once a considerably expanding universe grows to a point where it has to ditch the shackles

Ghost In The Cell (2026) – Review

When your film has such a delicious pun for a title, you’d better make sure that the movie itself can match it for wit –

The Cycle (2026) – Review

There’s nothing more frustrating as a reviewer than watching a brand new film that totally rocks, only to realise that to give anything about it

Ouija: Origin Of Evil (2016) – Review

Back in 2014, the dark forces that be conjured up the movie known as Ouija to contend with the growing hunger for jumpy ghost flicks

Possession (1981) – Review

The implosion of a marriage is never pretty, but surely the act of a husband and wife seeing their relationship break down has never been

The Premature Burial (1962) – Review

By the time Roger Corman reached the third film in what became unofficially known as his “Poe Cycle”, the legendary director/producer was already well versed

Scarecrows (1988) – Review

Why aren’t there more well-known killer scarecrow movies? I mean, there’s plenty of famous killer scarecrows in movies – such as Jonathan Crane in Batman

Wishmaster (1997) – Review

Ever heard of a film described as the “Expendables” of a certain genre? For example, if a horror movie manages to nab a whole bunch

Ouija (2014) – Review

Ah yes, the trusty Ouija board. Where would the horror genre be without that infamous bit of kit that lets generations of idiot teens chat

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