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4/5
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A Gaza Weekend
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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The film is a fantastic example of how to broach serious subjects, with the darkest humour possible, plus a cast who deliver every single laugh.
Posted May 18, 2023
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4/5
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Simulant
(2023)
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Katie Hogan
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A mixture of a heart-breaking love story, sci-fi action and a ticking clock thriller, Simulant is a worthy addition to the sub-genre.
Posted May 12, 2023
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3/5
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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It may make you slightly uplifted by the end and that just maybe things can get better, but before that, you’ll be feeling that wave of emotion and wiping away a tear or two by the end.
Posted Apr 27, 2023
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4/5
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How to Blow Up a Pipeline
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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This ecoterrorist thriller has something important to say and forcing you to debate their actions, even after the credits roll.
Posted Apr 21, 2023
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3/5
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Jess Plus None
(2023)
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Katie Hogan
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A romantic comedy that follows the same genre beats but has an entertaining group of characters that gives the film a boost above ordinary.
Posted Apr 13, 2023
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3/5
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Infinity Pool
(2023)
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Katie Hogan
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There is excitement and energy that the first half the film that the second part of the film cannot keep up with.
Posted Mar 24, 2023
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4/5
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Egghead & Twinkie
(2023)
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Katie Hogan
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Egghead & Twinkie is a fun road trip film that treads lightly on the drama and more on the wholesome content, which is always a welcome watch and break away from the more serious films found in this genre.
Posted Mar 15, 2023
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4/5
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Watcher
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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By no means is the baseline plot original but it’s the carefully crafted scenes and quiet sense of menace that hangs in the air that make Watcher a fresh horror thriller.
Posted Feb 08, 2023
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3/5
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She Is Love
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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On the whole, She is Love has some amusing and heartfelt moments, but there is a lacking with the storytelling.
Posted Feb 08, 2023
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3/5
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Plane
(2023)
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Andrew Gaudion
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It delivers exactly what you would expect from a Gerard Butler film called Plane – and there’s a simple pleasure to be had in just how thrifty it is at doing that.
Posted Jan 27, 2023
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3/5
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Beautiful Beings
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Guðmundsson’s story plays out like a coming-of-age story with supernatural moments. With few light moments and frequent images and acts of violence, there is little space to come for air from this ultimately bleak story.
Posted Jan 26, 2023
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4/5
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Holy Spider
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Holy Spider isn’t just a film for the true crime fans, there are deeper themes at work here.
Posted Jan 20, 2023
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3/5
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Money Has Four Legs
(2020)
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Katie Hogan
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In this story of a filmmaker who is literally at breaking point in every aspect of his life, there is still humour to be found in this rather deadpan comedy from writer-director Maung Sun.
Posted Dec 22, 2022
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3/5
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Driving Mum
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Strange at times but at the heart a tender story of discovery.
Posted Dec 02, 2022
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4/5
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Emily
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Director Frances O’Conner’s eye for strained dramatic moments, those that heighten the tension in the scenes, [make] us feel exactly like the characters on screen.
Posted Nov 28, 2022
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3/5
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Private Property
(2022)
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Kat Hughes
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An archetypal rehash of a familiar story from yesteryear, L.A Seduction fails to fully reignite audience interest in the near forgotten sub-genre of film.
Posted Nov 20, 2022
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3/5
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Final Cut
(2022)
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Kat Hughes
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With such a faithful adaptation there are now two almost identical films in existence, and when one of them is as magic as One Cut of the Dead, any attempt to replicate will feel inferior.
Posted Nov 01, 2022
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4/5
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Call Jane
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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It’s a truly inspiring film that does uplift the spirits even if it’s just until the realisation of the current climate sinks in.
Posted Oct 28, 2022
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3/5
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Hilma
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Hilma is a wonderful exploration of an artist that put her passions into her work and was ahead of her time. Hopefully her story will find its audience and those who wish to discover an under appreciated artist.
Posted Oct 20, 2022
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4/5
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My Father's Dragon
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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My Father’s Dragon will tug at the heart strings and makes you glad that there are still wholesome stories such as these to enjoy. A beautifully animated film full of splendour.
Posted Oct 14, 2022
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3/5
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Medusa Deluxe
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Despite story ending qualms, Hardiman and his cast have created a unique take on a well-worn genre that will entice anyone who loves to explore something new and those who appreciate extravagant hairstyles.
Posted Oct 14, 2022
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4/5
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Emily the Criminal
(2022)
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Kat Hughes
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A dark exploration of the American Dream and the dangers that it holds
Posted Oct 11, 2022
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4/5
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Bodies Bodies Bodies
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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There is something horrifically and fantastically over the top about Bodies Bodies Bodies that makes it so delightful to watch.
Posted Sep 01, 2022
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4/5
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LOLA
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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The science fiction elements of the film are fascinating.
Posted Sep 01, 2022
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3/5
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Sharp Stick
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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There is nothing profound but there is something to enjoy within this film.
Posted Aug 26, 2022
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4/5
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Relax, I'm from the Future
(2023)
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Katie Hogan
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As an excellent mix of comedy and science fiction, neither overwhelms the other genre, even with the odd friendship paring and doomsday looming.
Posted Aug 04, 2022
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3/5
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King Knight
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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A surprisingly enjoyable watch.
Posted Aug 04, 2022
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4/5
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Sissy
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Writers and directors Hannah Barlow (who also plays Emma) and Kane Senes have created a memorable twisted story with unexpected comedy.
Posted Aug 04, 2022
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3/5
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Please Baby Please
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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It might not hit every beat it tries to make but it’s unlikely you’ll forget what you see in this world of Please Baby Please.
Posted Jul 28, 2022
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4/5
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Incredible But True
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Another intriguing and enjoyable watch from this writer/director.
Posted Jul 28, 2022
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2/5
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Monstrous
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Although a smaller scale production, there are many missed opportunities to take the story down a darker and more sinister avenue.
Posted Jul 15, 2022
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4/5
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Clean
(2021)
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Kat Hughes
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A film that bridges the gap between sombre personal drama and hard-hitting action.
Posted Jul 02, 2022
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3/5
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The Card Counter
(2020)
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Katie Hogan
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Although the plot does seem to divert from the main story, the performances from the main cast steer it back to focus into a decent thriller.
Posted Jul 01, 2022
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4/5
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Swan Song
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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Kier gives a brilliant understated performance while still maintaining that element of glamour that we all admire him for.
Posted Jun 02, 2022
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4/5
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Benedetta
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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Anyone with an open mind will appreciate what Verhoeven has created.
Posted Apr 15, 2022
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5/5
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The Northman
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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Eggers' take on the Vikings is something to behold and marvel at.
Posted Apr 14, 2022
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3/5
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Nico
(2022)
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Katie Hogan
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A quietly poignant story about healing after trauma, with Sara Fazilat a filmmaker and actress to watch.
Posted Apr 01, 2022
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4/5
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Cop Secret
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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[Cop Secret is] thoroughly entertaining and can be very funny at times.
Posted Mar 25, 2022
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5/5
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The Novice
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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Intoxicating.
Posted Mar 25, 2022
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3/5
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Boulevard! A Hollywood Story
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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It's light and breezy which helps the balance and tone of the entire film.
Posted Mar 18, 2022
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2/5
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Hellbender
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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[The film has a] stilted script and somewhat lack of story as well as the feeling that something is missing throughout.
Posted Mar 14, 2022
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3/5
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Here Before
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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This is a straightforward slow burn thriller with unnerving undertones, doubled up as an intriguing character piece, no jump scares here but realisations that gradually creep up on you.
Posted Feb 10, 2022
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4/5
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The Souvenir Part II
(2021)
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Maria Lattila
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Swinton Byrne is simply wonderful and makes Julie relatable and much warmer than she was in the first film. This is almost brilliant filmmaking and one of the best British films of the year.
Posted Feb 04, 2022
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3/5
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Jackass Forever
(2022)
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Maria Lattila
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Its winning combination of testicles, cum and giggles proves weirdly sweet here and its exactly that sweetness that carries the films 90 minute runtime, even when the laughs and stunts grow old and familiar.
Posted Feb 04, 2022
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3/5
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Amulet
(2020)
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Maria Lattila
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It may not be perfect and it includes some questionable narrative choices, but Amulet is still directed wonderfully by Garai.
Posted Feb 04, 2022
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4/5
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Annette
(2021)
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Maria Lattila
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Carax directs Annette with such fury and empathy, but with high levels of inconsideration for traditional storytelling. Its an event, its a movie, its a story. Or perhaps its more than that.
Posted Feb 04, 2022
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3/5
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Parallel Mothers
(2021)
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Katie Hogan
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Just concentrating on the main story, motherhood and unknown deception, Almodovar is truly at his best.
Posted Jan 28, 2022
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3/5
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Scream
(2022)
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Maria Lattila
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Scream is solid, but it's hard not to be a little disappointed.
Posted Jan 18, 2022
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4/5
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Candyman
(2021)
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Maria Lattila
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What's most satisfying about Candyman is just how smart it is without ever becoming smug.
Posted Jan 09, 2022
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4/5
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The Suicide Squad
(2021)
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Maria Lattila
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The Suicide Squad feels like a rare treat, something to be treasured and something worthy of the big screen experience.
Posted Jan 09, 2022
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