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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.

Dream Scenario (2023) Review

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Guest

Kristoffer Borgli’s ‘Dream Scenario’ (2023) seems like a dream scenario for star Nicolas Cage, and is an effortlessly watchable and compelling film in its own right. Review by Rob Jones.

Wingwomen (2023) Review

Posted on November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 by Guest

Mélanie Laurent directs and stars in ‘Wingwomen’ (2023), a Netflix Original buddy actioner reminiscent of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’. Review by Rob Jones.

The Bikeriders (2023) Review

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by Guest

Jeff Nichols biker movie ‘The Bikeriders’ (2023), starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer, wears its influences on its sleeve but tells a recognisable story with a fresh approach.

Dumb Money (2023) Review

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Guest

Craig Gillespie presents a thoughtful take the real-life story of how GameStop stock upended Wall Street in ‘Dumb Money’, starring Paul Dano. Review by Rob Jones.

Scrapper (2023) Review

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Guest

Charlotte Regan’s debut feature ‘Scrapper’ (2023), starring Lola Campbell and Harris Dickinson, is a worthwhile take on a story that isn’t often told. Review by Rob Jones.

The Out-Laws (2023) Review

Posted on July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 by Guest

Adam DeVine and Pierce Brosnan star in the latest Happy Madison Productions film for Netflix, ‘The Out-Laws’ (2023), a forgettable low-stakes comedy. Review by Rob Jones.

The Flash (2023) Review

Posted on June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 by Guest

DCEU entry ‘The Flash’ (2023), from Andy Muschietti and starring Ezra Miller and Michael Keaton, is a touching story about loss with adrenaline-fueled highs. Review by Rob Jones.

Plan 75 (2022) Review

Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by Guest

Chie Hayakawa’s ‘Plan 75’ asks what Japan might do when its population becomes too old to sustain itself, borrowing from ‘Children of Men’ in its presentation of the near future. Review by Rob Jones.

‘Vertigo’ at 65 – Review

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by Guest

Alfred Hitchcock thriller ‘Vertigo’ (1958) is a perfect case study for how perception changes art. Now 65, it is Hitchcock’s greatest achievement. Review by Rob Jones.

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