Reviews

‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ at 45 – Review

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Kieran Judge

The 1978 sci-fi horror adaptation ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ starring Donald Sutherland remains an all-time classic 45 years on from its release. Review by Kieran Judge.

‘The Ten Commandments’ at 100 – Review

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 silent epic ‘The Ten Commandments’ is impossible to watch without your mouth hanging open in awe. The artistry is astounding. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) Review

Posted on December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 by Emi Grant

‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ (2023), the ‘Chicken Run’ sequel almost a quarter of a century in the making, pales in comparison to the original. Review by Emi Grant.

Godzilla Minus One (2023) Review

Posted on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Takashi Yamakazi’s ‘Godzilla Minus One’ aka ‘Gojira -1.0’ (2023) has a very strong claim to being the best kaiju movie in 70 years. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Maestro (2023) Review

Posted on December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 by Guest

Bradley Cooper stars in and directs ‘Maestro’, a biopic on “West Side Story” composer Leonard Bernstein that is long overdue but served well. Review by Rob Jones.

Wonka (2023) Review

Posted on December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Timothée Chalamet might be the only saving grace of Paul King’s barely passable ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel ‘Wonka’ (2023). Review by Margaret Roarty.

Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) Review

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

‘Saturday Night Live’ act Please Don’t Destroy transition to the big screen with ‘Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain;, proving their talents as they do. Review by Mark Carnochan.

May December (2023) Review

Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by Guest

Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Metlon impressively belie their characters in Todd Haynes’ awards frontrunner ‘May December’, a film that is hard to forget. Review by Connell Oberman.

Little Women (1933) Review

Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

George Cukor’s 1933 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” starring Katharine Hepburn is perfect for those who may need an umbrella during a sun shower. Review by Margaret Roarty.

It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023) Review

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 by Kieran Judge

‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ (2023) adds a twist to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, creating a technically proficient 90-minute blast of a slasher movie with some real star power. Review by Kieran Judge.

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