Film Review
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio: a stop-motion wonder with strings attached
It’s wonderful to be in an era with so many interesting films to choose from, even if some don’t play…
Dreaming of the Meridian Arc at the Japanese Film Fest: review
This kookily cute biopic by director Kenji Nakanishi maps out an intriguing historical moment in Japan.
Bergman, Bogart, brilliant: Casablanca still excels at 80
Many at Warner Brothers thought it would sink without a trace and yet its reputation continues to grow as the…
Slumberland, Netflix review: a shining cinematic spectacle
A lovingly decorated film with a great cast and a story with all the hallmarks of a classic child's adventure?…
Disenchanted on Disney+? Sadly, you may be
An excellent performance by Amy Adams is one of the several charms of this sequel to Enchanted, but there are…
Poker Face review: Russell Crowe wins big on Stan
The Australian actor bids big on his first film as director since 2014’s The Water Diviner – and the results…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review – a triumphant epic of loss
The sequel to 2018's Black Panther leaves heavily into the emotions following the loss of its predecessor's star, Chadwick Boseman.
Hellraiser, Binge review: nailed it or failed it?
The reimagined 80s horror classic is atmospheric, intelligent and compelling, but has some issues that are easy to pin down.
The Stranger, Netflix review: a waking nightmare with heart
Electrifying cinema that intrigues and unbalances ... Welcome to the unnerving world of Joel Edgerton's The Stranger.
Nostalgia film review: remembering is suffering
A man struggles with his rose-tinted vision of the past in this slow-burner drama from Italy.