The Lodge
The Lodge is a competently-helmed and often truly horrifying experience that features great performances, but lacks expertise and nuance in its storytelling
Clemency
An outstanding drama that questions the ethics of state-sanctioned murder, while asking why black men receive the harshest punishments for their alleged crimes
Doctor Sleep: Directors Cut
There is no doubt for one second that this is the best audiences would — and perhaps will ever — get to servicing the lore of either Kubrick and Stephen King, not to mention both at the same time
The Devil Next Door
Another substantial addition to NETFLIX’s abundant library of features for documentary fans
Honeyland
Honeyland is a solid and emotionally stirring film that has become the first film to receive nominations in both Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature categories
Les Misérables
Les Misérables has reputable intentions and tries to create something of substance to mixed results
Dump months: A Uniquely American Phenomenon
Writer Owen Hiscock takes a look at the Unique Phenomenon known as Dump Months
Richard Jewell
With each new Eastwood feature, there is undoubtedly a fury of the political underbelly present, resulting in controversy from the film's statements that tend to create a form of rich hype. Richard Jewell is no different.
Underwater
Underwater is the kind of big-budget film that could have found a level of success if released twenty to thirty years earlier, aided by cable and video stores
Servant
An agonisingly frustrating watch, not only due to its thin narrative, but also the shows traumatising slow pace
Unbelievable
This show is so good, it is almost unbelievable in itself.
Fast and Furious: Spy Racers
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers wears its influences from the big screen on its sleeves, with exciting, fast-paced races in a variety of locations
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Two striking elements to The Personal History of David Copperfield is the film’s rousing, comedic bravado and the staggeringly profound central performance from actor Dev Patel.
Aquarela
There is no denying the visual power that Aquarela holds but, as a film and a piece of art, it feels like this subject matter could have been handled in a much more effective matter
Dolittle
Despite the breakneck pace of Dolittle, nothing happens for the majority of the film
What Terrence Malick Looks For in A Hidden Life
Writer Jan Knutson pens an essay on the existential and philosophical exploits of Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life
The Expanse - Season 4
The Expanse proves that its sleeves are still packed with tricks and surprises
The Search For Cohesiveness In The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
Writer Jasim Perales analyses the latest Star Wars trilogy, looking at the search for cohesiveness In Rian Johnson and J.J. Abrams’ films that have engulfed the internet and its own fandom in a series of irritated controversy
Bad Boys For Life
Directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah bring this 90’s action franchise back to life with a relatively strong third entry after seventeen years of development hell
A Hidden Life
A Hidden Life is a bold, moving and sorrowful experience that sings with sympathy for its leads and features masterful technical craftsmanship behind the camera