2024-04-26 21:41
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2024-04-26 17:10
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers has our pulse racing with a perfect ending. Here’s why its conclusion solidifies the film’s heart, explained!
Challengers, Luca Guadagnino… Read More
2024-04-26 07:00
In episode 5, Apple TV+ show Franklin repeats its tried and tested formula, but is it enough to win audiences over once again?
In episode 5 of Franklin, one of the characters sa… Read More
2024-04-26 00:54
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Two is a tedious and hollow waste of time that at points feels like an insult to its source material.
Director: Jeff WamesterGenre: Superh… Read More
2024-04-26 00:15
Paramount+’s Knuckles gives the titular Echidna his time to shine in a furiously entertaining, visually striking limited series.
Showrunners: John Whittington & Toby Asc… Read More
2024-04-25 23:04
Shōgun is one of the best television shows to debut this decade, with visuals and performances that feel a cut above everything else out there.
Showrunners: Rachel Kondo & Just… Read More
2024-04-25 19:56
Back to Black is an aimless biopic devoid of depth, adding nothing new to Amy Winehouse’s story, or her iconic career as a recording artist.
Director: Sam Taylor-JohnsonGenre: Bio… Read More
2024-04-25 17:01
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights is a barnstorming journey through the surprising world of the 1970s and 80s porn industry.
Director: Paul Thomas AndersonGenre: DramaRun Time:… Read More
2024-04-25 16:00
Unsung Hero packs an emotional punch and avoids many pitfalls for typical faith-based films. It is held together by strong acting and a heartfelt true story.
Directors: Richard L. Ramse… Read More
2024-04-24 17:32
Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer fictionalizes his stalker experience with an unrelenting sensitivity and compassion for those who might relate to his story.
Showrunner: Richard GaddD… Read More
2024-04-24 14:53
With its exploration of South American history and its beautiful visuals, The Soldier’s Lagoon is an interesting and unique documentary.
Director: Pablo Álvarez-MesaGenre:… Read More
2024-04-24 14:25
Yorgos Lanthimos’s new film Kinds of Kindness will hit cinemas this summer. Here’s everything we know about the Cannes-premiering movie.
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-04-24 13:00
Caitlin Cronenberg’s Humane contains more than a handful of thought-provoking ideas, but she doesn’t seem to have the right hook for them.
Director: Caitlin CronenbergGenre:… Read More
2024-04-24 13:00
Under the Bridge episode 3 holds a big reveal as it leads us into the hidden worlds of those involved in Reena Virk’s death, and of those investigating it.
Creator: Quinn Shephard… Read More
2024-04-24 10:15
Margot Robbie’s Barbie costumes pull from the doll’s real-life looks, while still reflecting where Barbie is in the narrative as they evolve.
Last summer belonged to Barbie, w… Read More
2024-04-24 08:30
Wonder Woman (1975) episode 12 is a return to the regular programme, following the conclusion of “Judgement from Outer Space”.
“This isn’t going to be a plea… Read More
2024-04-24 00:15
You’ll have a good time with the action-packed The Fall Guy, but director David Leitch’s first film after Bullet Train is too light on plot to impress.
Director: David Leitc… Read More
2024-04-23 13:13
We sit down with Marco Bellocchio, director of Kidnapped (Rapito), for an interview about his new film and the Italian history that inspired it.
Kidnapped (Rapito)is a historical drama di… Read More
2024-04-22 23:35
Oppenheimer still has people asking questions. We look at the film to get it, and the quote “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” explained.
It’s hard to kno… Read More
2024-04-22 13:50
A list of 10 animated movies about robots that portray their uneasy relationship with humans or the world, from ethical dilemmas to comedic situations.
As debates about artificial intelli… Read More
2024-04-22 13:50
Where do Dune Part Two, Megalopolis, and more stand in the 2025 Oscar season? Let’s take a first look at next year’s Oscar race!
It’s been just about one month since the… Read More
2024-04-19 22:30
Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver is a slight improvement over its predecessor, but it throws out its storytelling efforts for a protracted, empty spectacle.
Director: Zack SnyderGenre… Read More
2024-04-19 19:39
Spy x Family Code: White is one of the best anime spin-off movies out there, but also is ultimately nothing more than a reminder of how good the show is.
Directors: Kazuhiro Furuhashi … Read More
2024-04-19 14:39
From Bluey’s family to her friends, these 5 episodes show how the supporting characters of Bluey have led some of the best episodes of the series.
It’s the sign of a great sho… Read More
2024-04-19 14:39
In this interview, the minds behind Apple TV+’s Earthsounds talk to us about series production and the uses, results, and risks of high-tech sonic technology.
Apple TV+’s late… Read More
2024-04-19 07:00
With higher stakes, episode 4 of Franklin goes to the heart of 18th-century politics as an exciting continuation to the Apple TV+ show.
In the latest episode of Fran… Read More
2024-04-19 01:59
If you’re a cinephile, and your kid is 12 years old, they’ve probably started to get into movies. But how do you select which films are suitable for children that age, and which… Read More
2024-04-18 16:23
When Chilli is given the spotlight, her 5 best episodes of Bluey show the dizzying highs and terrifying lows of motherhood in emotionally honest ways.
Time and time again, Bluey has chall… Read More
2024-04-18 16:00
Universal’s Abigail turns the vampire genre on its head behind a first-rate cast and a script filled with frights, comedy, and gore.
Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler G… Read More
2024-04-17 16:49
Tigris Snow might be one of the most interesting characters in the Hunger Games franchise, but who is she really?
With the recent release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and… Read More
2024-04-17 16:48
Despite their playfulness, K-dramas just tell better stories than Western media, which consistently repackages the same narrative with no real innovation.
Flickering street lights illumin… Read More
2024-04-17 15:45
You don’t have to be a dad to recognize that the 5 best episodes of Bluey for Bandit can teach us all valuable lessons about kindness.
Whether he’s being subjected to Bluey or… Read More
2024-04-17 13:15
Why do we love movies about students so much? Our high school years can be stressful and intense, but they’re also formative moments where some of our best friendships are born and so… Read More
2024-04-16 16:00
In episodes 1 and 2, Under the Bridge explores a grisly true-crime tale of a shocking teen murder that made international headlines and rattled the world.
Creator: Quinn ShephardGenre:… Read More
2024-04-16 15:46
R.J. Daniel Hanna’s movie Hard Miles, with Matthew Modine, is an inspiring sports drama about redemption and the power of cycling.
Director: RJ Daniel HannaGenre: Sports DramaRun… Read More
2024-04-16 15:40
Paul Thomas Anderson’s There Will Be Blood is a horrifying look at the eternal conflict between power, religion, and ambition.
Director: Paul Thomas AndersonGenre: DramaRun Time:… Read More
2024-04-16 15:40
Doctor Who has a long and rich history that spans over sixty years – here’s everything you need to know before season 14 hits Disney Plus.
In the six decades since the show fi… Read More
2024-04-16 15:10
Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare has plenty of wow factors, but ultimately gets derailed by a convoluted plot.
Director: Guy RitchieGenre: Action / War DramaRun… Read More
2024-04-15 17:38
All You Need Is Death is a good horror film about more than just gore and scares. It is a tale about the consequences of stealing music and betraying heritage.
Director: Paul DuaneGenre… Read More
2024-04-15 17:37
Health writer Max Lugavere chronicles his mother’s dementia in Little Empty Boxes, a documentary whose profound human story is overshadowed by other agendas.
Directors: Max Lugave… Read More
2024-04-15 16:38
Colin Archdeacon’s true crime series CTRL+ALT+Desire is stylish and intriguing, but buckles somewhat under an infuriating subject.
The world of true crime is a vast and fascinating… Read More
2024-04-15 16:16
Fantastic Machine is a transfixing essay telling the history of the camera and our society’s growing obsession with the moving image.
Directors: Axel Danielson & Maximilien Va… Read More
2024-04-15 15:32
If Only I Could Hibernate, Zoljargal Purevdash’s potent first feature, reveals how those in poverty are forced into adulthood.
Director: Zoljargal PurevdashGenre: DramaRun Time: 9… Read More
2024-04-13 21:30
Ned Benson delivers his most audacious piece of work yet in The Greatest Hits, an enrapturing exploration of grief through music with a career-defining turn from Lucy Boynton.
Durin… Read More
2024-04-13 18:13
With impressive performances and stunning cinematography, Marco Perego’s The Absence of Eden is a timely political film.
The Absence of Eden is Marco Perego’s debut film: Pere… Read More
2024-04-13 17:32
Whether she’s playing games or learning what it means to grow up, the 5 best episodes for Bingo in Bluey show that she’s more than just the youngest sister.
Bingo has more to… Read More
2024-04-13 14:08
The First Omen wears its influences on its sleeve. Here is a list of 5 movies to watch if you liked the legacy prequel, from vintage 70s horror to superhero flicks.
If one paid attention… Read More
2024-04-13 14:08
In honor of 420, and to help you celebrate the international herbal holiday, indulge with your favorite strain and this list of 10 must-see stoner movies.
This April 20, I, for one, will… Read More
2024-04-12 20:56
From silly playtime to hard life lessons, these 5 best episodes featuring the character Bluey showcase early childhood in engaging, entertaining ways.
The titular character that spawned a… Read More
2024-04-12 16:00
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers exceeds all expectations, proving Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist exist in a new league of stardom.
To say Luca Guadagnino’s sexy new… Read More
2024-04-12 07:00
With its three-episode series premiere, Apple TV+’s Franklin is off to a good start, allowing the audience to travel back to 1770s France.
As a biographical drama ab… Read More
2024-04-11 17:13
Though the ambiguity in Arcadian leaves too many questions unanswered, the film’s creature design and lively third act are worth a trip to the cinema.
If you’re like me, seein… Read More
2024-04-11 16:24
Super strength, flight, Lois Lane and an evil antagonist: the evidence is adding up that Barry Egan might be Superman in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Punch-Drunk Love.
Could Punch-Drunk L… Read More
2024-04-11 16:23
Saltburn and its ending have divided viewers, but what does it all really mean? We look at Saltburn and its implications to get the movie and ending explained.
Welp … It finally ha… Read More
2024-04-11 11:49
Ahead of the release of Bleeding Love, we sat down for an interview with director Emma Westenberg to discuss its cast, themes and her filmmaking style.
Emma Westenberg’s Bleeding Lo… Read More
2024-04-10 23:53
It’s May 2024, and here’s a list of 15 new movies coming to US theaters this month! From The Fall Guy and Furiosa to hidden gems, here are the best new releases and films to look… Read More
2024-04-10 14:39
We sat down with the director of Opponent, Milad Alami, for an interview to discuss his new film and refugee cinema.
After premiering at the 73rd Berlin Film Festival earlier this year, O… Read More
2024-04-10 14:39
Wonder Woman (1975) episode 11 slacks off the tension previously gained, but remains curious as a ‘70s appraisal of World War II.
“Surely by now you’ve seen the po… Read More
2024-04-10 14:00
The Sympathizer, Robert Downey Jr.’s first post-Oscar win project, is a stylish, grandiose thriller series set in the aftermath of the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam War is a sectio… Read More
2024-04-10 13:00
Based on the video game franchise, Prime Video series Fallout features amazing costumes, sets, and sharp performances from Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins.
With The Last of Us being such… Read More
2024-04-09 23:38
In Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill, Brian Lindstrom and Andy Brown deliver the definitive documentary about the forgotten musical icon.
It’s no secret that musical genius often… Read More
2024-04-09 15:03
With the movie Interstellar, sci-fi auteur Christopher Nolan reframes humanity’s search for meaning among the stars by posing a different, more important question.
This analysis con… Read More
2024-04-09 13:56
Hundreds of Beavers is a film unlike any other, using cartoonish action and offbeat direction to make for an unforgettable experience.
In 2018, the writing team of Ryland Bryson Cole Tews… Read More
2024-04-09 13:55
Earthsounds is quite a hypnotic exploration of sound in nature that mesmerizes and stands out as Apple TV’s coolest nature series to date.
Apple TV+ does many things well, but the o… Read More
2024-04-09 13:55
Lije Sarki’s Sweet Dreams is a sweet and compassionate addiction drama that outshines its predictability with genuine heart.
Addiction is one of the hardest things a human being can… Read More
2024-04-09 13:06
Enter our new movie giveaway and win a Blu-Ray of The Taste of Things, Trần Anh Hùng’s Cannes-winning film, out 15 April and worth £12.99!
Loud and Clear Reviews… Read More
2024-04-09 02:00
Alex Garland’s Civil War eschews a hard political lean to look at both the senseless violence and depressing numbness of a dark, divided nation.
I swear, if Alex Garland is truly st… Read More
2024-04-09 00:20
With its final episode, HBO series The Regime concludes the narrative act of its characters this week, but is it a fitting season finale?
After six weeks, The Regime comes to its season f… Read More
2024-04-08 21:55
Saturated with tension and unease, Birdeater is a tale of abuse and toxic masculinity, which may be a challenging watch for some.
*This review of the film Birdeater discusses substance an… Read More
2024-04-08 16:10
David and Nathan Zellner’s Sasquatch Sunset examines the cross sections between humanity and nature with an unforgettable performance from Riley Keough.
Sasquatch Sunset is by no me… Read More
2024-04-08 16:09
Sophie Nélisse shines in Irena’s Vow, a moving film adaptation of the Broadway play based on the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke.
When I decided to watch Irena’s Vow bec… Read More
2024-04-08 16:08
In the twisty comedy-drama LaRoy, Texas, first-time director Shane Atkinson channels the Coen brothers with a stacked cast.
Joel and Ethan Coen’s filmmaking sensibility has been rel… Read More
2024-04-08 15:52
In Pure O, Dillion Tucker gives a palpable understanding of the nuances associated with OCD, but falls flat moving the film beyond that.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder… Read More
2024-04-08 14:57
Zarrar Khan’s In Flames utilises horror stylings to explore how oppressive patriarchal violence literally and metaphorically haunts the women of Pakistan.
In Flames, written and dir… Read More
2024-04-08 14:47
Headlined by a brilliant performance by the lead actor, Opponent tells a tale of tolerance and acceptance with documentary undertones.
“Are we supposed to live in this darkness?&rdq&hell…Read More
2024-04-06 17:00
From microbudget indie to billion dollar blockbuster, here’s a ranking of all movies directed by Greta Gerwig, ranked from worst to best!
Greta Gerwig was a name in every film fan&r&hell…Read More
2024-04-06 16:38
Let’s revisit our favorite god-like creatures with all the Monsterverse movies ranked from worst to best, including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
The Monsterverse movies are defi… Read More
2024-04-06 01:00
Chris Molina’s first feature film, Fallen Fruit, plays on the frustrating confusion of young adulthood with softness and some insecurity.
I am not sure what’s more difficult:… Read More
2024-04-05 21:55
Blackout presents riveting themes but injects too many concepts into the story. The result is a surface-level narrative that fails to reach its full potential.
In the opening scene of Bla… Read More
2024-04-05 16:15
Baby Assassins (2021) follows two flatmates looking for part-time work, and a crime family looking to expand their business. Oh, and the flatmates are hitwomen.
The title of Baby Assassin… Read More
2024-04-05 15:26
Inherent Vice feels inaccessible and unnatural, but the film offers enough of Paul Thomas Anderson’s signature touch to warrant further investigation.
Inherent Vice is more than a s… Read More
2024-04-04 16:00
The First Omen has a few technically impressive scenes, but a predictable screenplay and frequent cheap jumpscares hamper its momentum.
The Omen franchise has always dealt with the centra… Read More
2024-04-04 14:02
No one could be a better choice to direct Netflix’s upcoming remake of the Narnia movie than Greta Gerwig, who’s perfect for the films. Here’s why!
After Barbie, we have… Read More
2024-04-04 07:01
Andrew Scott is superb in Netflix series Ripley, which delivers a new version of Thomas Ripley with astonishing world building and attention to detail.
If you’ve seen Andrew Scott i… Read More
2024-04-03 14:46
Heading towards its season finale, The Regime heightens its stakes more than ever in episode 5. But does it really work?
After a successful episode last week, I was hoping this week&rsquo&hell…Read More
2024-04-02 19:31
Godzilla: King of the Monsters deserves credit as a textbook example of breathtaking kaiju cinematography, even if its uneven writing brings it down.
Of all the things to expect from this… Read More
2024-04-01 20:15
You’ll be lost if you’re not on the wavelength of The People’s Joker, but it’s one of the most bizarrely personal films in a long time.
It takes balls to make a fi… Read More
2024-04-01 17:45
Rudy Mancuso’s debut feature film, Música, is a magnetic, coming-of-age musical unlike anything you’ve ever encountered before.
Youtuber turned filmmaker Rudy Man… Read More
2024-04-01 16:03
With Yannick, Quentin Dupieux creates a satire that explores the modern cinemagoer’s relationship with the art form.
Nowadays, there aren’t many cinematic workhorses – f… Read More
2024-04-01 14:53
Kiah Roache-Turner’s Sting is a visually strong horror film that unfortunately suffers from a weak screenplay and wasted potential.
To many people, spiders are terrifying beasts. De… Read More
2024-04-01 14:16
Humorous and yet heartwarming, Seize Them! is a fun, if only a little bit flawed, comedy that takes an ironic look at a fictional British past.
Seize Them!, the newest British comedy film… Read More
2024-03-30 18:51
Robert Budreau’s Queen of Bones is an average folk horror that fails to capitalise on the haunting promise of its opening scenes.
Queen of Bones, Canadian director Robert Budre… Read More
2024-03-30 17:12
Todd Haynes’ Far From Heaven is a sumptuous homage to the movies of Douglas Sirk that is elevated beyond pastiche by its gripping emotional center.
In Todd Haynes’ homage to t… Read More
2024-03-29 17:58
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire might be fun for fans of the monster franchise, but will leave everyone else feeling empty and longing for something more human.
Godzilla x Kong: The New E… Read More
2024-03-29 17:28
Olga Chajdas and Lena Góra’s Imago is a rebellious character study, full of cigarette smoke, artistic human expression, and mental illness.
Fueled by direct inspiration from… Read More
2024-03-28 21:43
Girls State is an empowering and timely documentary that uses the Girls State program to discuss society’s most pressing political issues.
The ‘Girls State’ program runs… Read More
2024-03-28 17:25
Baby Assassins: 2 Babies introduces new characters, new adult responsibilities, more reasons to laugh, and is all the better for it.
Baby Assassins: 2 Babies opens on a car. A parked car… Read More
2024-03-28 16:46
Television is a powerful tool that can transport you to wonderful places. But sometimes what you need the most is a comfort watch – something that can either reflect your own reality b… Read More
2024-03-28 12:06
Wonder Woman (1975) episode 10 kicks off the show’s second two-parter after “The Feminum Mystique”, so it’s got big boots to fill.
“Nonsense, Steve. You can… Read More
2024-03-27 16:15
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 strips away what little competency the first film had, creating an unbearably bad experience.
“Oh, bother?” No, don’t bother. Don&rsqu&hell…Read More
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