by Jack Martin | Sep 25, 2023 | 2023 Archived review, 2023 Review, Film Review
The Lesson is a handsomely made thriller with a slightly cheeky style by director Alice Troughton, and a collection of sharp performances from the likes of Richard E. Grant and Julie Delpy, but a script that thinks it’s cleverer than it is leaves the film less satisfying as a whole.
by Jack Martin | Sep 25, 2023 | 2023 Archived Preview, 2023 Preview, Film Preview
There’s plenty to chew on this week at the movies, whether it’s a powerful new sci-fi epic, the final film by one of Britain’s most respected filmmakers, a charming musical drama, new shorts by respected auteurs or the return of a certified horror classic…
by Jack Martin | Sep 19, 2023 | 2023 Archived review, 2023 Review, Film Review
It Lives Inside is a horror with intriguing concepts and themes, and occasionally brings a neatly creepy atmosphere to the proceedings, but it sets itself unnecessary restrictions by following a familiar template within a budget that clearly prevents the filmmakers from exploring its concept more.
by Jack Martin | Sep 18, 2023 | 2023 Archived Preview, 2023 Preview, Film Preview
It’s another action-packed week at the movies, with offerings such as the fourth in a masculine action hero franchise, a humorous account of beating Wall Street at its own game, the story of a gay Mexican luchador wrestler, and the return of a horror icon who has such...
by Jack Martin | Sep 11, 2023 | 2023 Archived Preview, 2023 Preview, Film Preview
There’s a spookily strong new crop of film releases out this week, including a terrifying new mystery with a world-famous detective, a fast-paced animated adventure, and the return of a 90s slacker classic…