J Blakeson’s thriller starring Rosamund Pike wastes its appealing hook with muddled satire and contradictory characterizations.
Read MoreThe story of Mohamedou Ould Salahi and his 14 year imprisonment is affecting, but Kevin McDonald’s film doesn’t quite do it justice.
Read MoreZack Snyder’s explosive debut is arguably the finest zombie movie ever made.
Read MoreWith the #SnyderCut almost here, the Brothers introduce their Zack Snyder Retrospective.
Read MoreSimon West’s action classic leans into every absurdity of 1990s filmmaking, defining its entertainment ethos, without capturing its art.
Read MoreJohn Lee Hancock’s serial killer drama gestures at the hallmarks of prestige cinema, but is mostly a bore.
Read MoreA personal pantheon of the films that shaped and continue to define the best of cinematic storytelling.
Read MoreThe third film in The Chronicles of Riddick series goes back to basics in its riff on survival movies and cat-and-mouse thrillers.
Read MoreThe sequel to Pitch Black takes a bizarre left turn into space opera, resulting in a deeply silly and kind of awesome epic.
Read MoreFellini’s La Strada is the touching story of a naif making her way in a travelling circus in post-war Italy.
Read MoreDavid Twohy’s first film about Vin Diesel’s antihero is a B-movie throwback.
Read MoreChristian Gudegast’s 2018 action thriller succeeds by blatantly ripping off Michael Mann’s Heat.
Read MoreSimon Stone’s period drama is handsomely-shot and intriguing when it digs into history, but gets sidetracked by unnecessary dramatic complications.
Read MoreFritz Lang’s underappreciated Nazi thriller contains rich atmosphere and a potent blend of noir and wartime elements.
Read MoreAren discusses his favourite TV shows of 2020, including Better Call Saul, The Mandalorian, and BoJack Horseman.
Read MoreAren shares his favourite films from the odd movie year of 2020, including Tenet, Wolfwalkers, and Another Round.
Read MoreMusings on consciousness, cryptomnesia, strange loops, artistic inspiration, and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet as inspired by Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things.
Read MoreA massive disappointment on almost every level, with an incomprehensible plot, poor action scenes, and a bloated runtime.
Read MoreThe final film in the Small Axe anthology is a moving portrait of childhood and an indictment of a racist education system.
Read MoreThe fourth film in the Small Axe anthology, Alex Wheatle charts the formation of an individual and the awakening of an artist.
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