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David Griffiths

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Biography:

David Griffiths has worked as a film critic for over 20 years. His work has appeared on television, radio and in print. He currently writes The Phuket News and is the co-host of The Popcorn Conspiracy and Subculture podcasts.

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Addition (2024) 2.5/5 EDIT “While an okay romantic drama it never reaches the heights it should. Grace's condition is never fully explored and it lacks the tension that it needs. It is saved by Teresa Palmer's brilliant performance.” – Subculture Entertainment Feb 5, 2026 Full Review Christy (2025) 67% 5/5 EDIT “A horribly under-rated film. Sydney Sweeney puts in the performance of a lifetime in a tense drama that shocks its audience to the core. This film will stay with you for a long, long time.” – Subculture Entertainment Feb 5, 2026 Full Review Song Sung Blue (2025) 78% 4.5/5 EDIT “A brilliant film that goes far beyond what it's trailer promises. Goes deep into the romantic drama realm and sees Kate Hudson deliver one of the performances of her career.” – Subculture Entertainment Feb 5, 2026 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 5/5 EDIT “Absolutely beautiful film. Magnificent cinematography, terrific screenplay and sensational acting performances from Buckley and Mescal. One of the best films of this generation. ” – Subculture Entertainment Feb 3, 2026 Full Review Anaconda (2025) 48% 2.5/5 EDIT “While Anaconda is a film that will make you laugh it is best described as a forgettable film. If you haven’t seen the original and just want a laugh then the film is passable but if you a fan of the original this one might leave you a little disappointed.” – Subculture Entertainment Jan 15, 2026 Full Review Bitter Desire (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “Shows that even with indie cinema a film can be creative and intense. The low budget adds to the realism of the film and we see some great acting performances from Shar Dee and Nathan Hill.” – Subculture Entertainment Jan 15, 2026 Full Review Super Happy Fun Clown (2025) 83% 4/5 EDIT “Proves that there is still room for an old-fashioned horror in the modern horror landscape. Patrick Rea shows he should be directing the new Blumhouse release while Jennifer Seward's performance should make her a horror icon.” – Subculture Entertainment Jan 12, 2026 Full Review Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) 66% 4.5/5 EDIT “One of the most beautiful movies you will ever see. The film is at its best when it focuses on the the characters themselves but is let down by a 'recycled' last act.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 28, 2025 Full Review Train Dreams (2025) 95% 5/5 EDIT “One of the most beautiful films you are likely to see in 2025. The amazing screenplay is only surpassed by the brilliant acting performance by Joel Edgerton.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 26, 2025 Full Review The History of Sound (2025) 69% 3/5 EDIT “A fairly ordinary screenplay is saved by the performances of Mescal and O'Connor. Fascinating enough film but it feels like it could have gone a lot further.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 26, 2025 Full Review Zootopia 2 (2025) 91% 3.5/5 EDIT “Zootopia 2 is a well-written and funny film that is bound to entertain audiences of all ages. All the characters you know and love are back and like the original film this is a movie that can be watched over and over without ever getting stale.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 15, 2025 Full Review The Smashing Machine (2025) 70% 4/5 EDIT “This could be an award winner for Dwayne Johnson. This well-written film turns out to be the perfect vehicle to show that there is more to Johnson’s acting career than he has ever showed us before.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 12, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 3/5 EDIT “At times One Battle After Another does make some poignant remarks on modern day American society but those moments are few and far in-between in a movie that is over-bloated and seems to dangerously lose its way at times.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 11, 2025 Full Review Bugonia (2025) 88% 3.5/5 EDIT “While predictable Bugonia is a film made increasingly better by a well-written screenplay and remarkable performances from its three leads.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 11, 2025 Full Review Good Fortune (2025) 78% 4/5 EDIT “A brilliant comedy that does the one thing that so many comedies forget to do these days - makes its audience laugh. This is probably the best comedy you will see this year and has standout performances from all of its leads.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 10, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% 3.5/5 EDIT “Overcomes some poor screenwriting at times to become a decent, dark thriller. This is the kind of film I have been expecting from Rian Johnson for a long time and boy does he deliver.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 8, 2025 Full Review Frankenstein (2025) 85% 4.5/5 EDIT “A beautiful, beautiful film. The amazing Gothic landscape on view if every scene is only made better by a film score that is a must have for every serious collector.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 7, 2025 Full Review The Perfect Neighbor (2025) 99% 4/5 EDIT “A brilliant documentary. It has no agenda, takes no sides and instead does what a documentary should do and presents the facts to the audience as they play out.” – Subculture Entertainment Dec 7, 2025 Full Review The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025) 14% 3/5 EDIT “Better than Chapter 1 and somehow manages to capture that magical feel of the 1990s slasher films. While not completely creative does more than enough to engage.” – Subculture Entertainment Nov 21, 2025 Full Review The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024) 21% 3/5 EDIT “A decent slasher flick but does leave more questions than answers - but hopefully those questions will be answered in the follow-up films.” – Subculture Entertainment Nov 21, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 4/5 EDIT “Wicked: For Good does have some weak points, such as what feels like a rushed ending, but aside from that it has a strong storyline, memorable performances and becomes a perfect companion piece for The Wizard Of Oz.” – Subculture Entertainment Nov 20, 2025 Full Review Wicked (2024) 88% 2.5/5 EDIT “Does do some things right but its need to try and appeal to a younger audience does trip it up at times. Still the last quarter of the film does offer a glimmer of hope for Part Two so let’s hope the next trip over the rainbow has a little more promise.” – Subculture Entertainment Nov 19, 2025 Full Review Familiar Touch (2024) 98% 3.5/5 EDIT “While this is a beautifully written film that shows the frustrations of living with memory loss it is a hard film to recommend because it is such a difficult watch.” – Subculture Entertainment Nov 11, 2025 Full Review The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) 86% 3.5/5 EDIT “The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a true comic book film with heart. Characterisation is an important part of this movie working so well and the old style action sequences work wonders as well.” – Subculture Entertainment Oct 23, 2025 Full Review I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 36% 3/5 EDIT “While I Know What You Did Last Summer may not be of the best horrors of this year it does more than enough to fulfill the excitement of fans of the past while also impressing new generation fans as well.” – Subculture Entertainment Oct 13, 2025 Full Review
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