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Film review: The Christmas Chronicles

Film review: The Christmas Chronicles

Love them or hate them Christmas films are a staple of the season but is this latest Netflix effort enough to leave you feeling jolly? When they accidentally catch a glimpse of Santa Claus (Kurt Russell), young Kate (Darby Camp) …read more

Film review: Suspiria

Film review: Suspiria

Expectations are high for the remake of cult-classic Suspiria, but does it live up to them? Read on… Set in a prestigious Berlin dance school, Suspiria revolves around the ambitions of a young dancer, Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson) and the search for …read more

Film review: Wildlife

Film review: Wildlife

A-listers Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan add extra shine to this superbly written domestic drama. Based on the novel by Richard Ford, Wildlife marks the directorial debut of acclaimed actor Paul Dano and is co-written with his long-term partner Zoe Kazan. They’ve …read more

Film review: Peterloo

Film review: Peterloo

Based on the horrifying massacre of civilians by British troops at Peter’s Field in Manchester in 1819 (dubbed ‘Peterloo’ in mockery of the battle of Waterloo) Mike Leigh’s Peterloo is a lavish historical production. From the outset, the film’s production design is …read more

Film review: Widows

Film review: Widows

With his last film being the multi award-winning 12 Years a Slave, it’s fair to say that the expectation for Widows, the latest film from Steve McQueen, was fairly high. If you add writer Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) and an incredibly talented …read more

Film review: Hunter Killer

Film review: Hunter Killer

Gerard Butler and Gary Oldman star in the new naval thriller, Hunter Killer. But can these super stars deliver on the action? Read on… The summer blockbuster season is here again and Gerard Butler is back on our screens  with… …read more

Film review: Bad Times at the El Royale

Film review: Bad Times at the El Royale

With an A-list cast and an acclaimed director behind the lens, Bad Times at the El Royale promises to be a topsy-turvy thriller, but does it deliver? Read on to find out… It has been said that whilst getting the …read more

Film review: Mandy

Film review: Mandy

Featuring an A-List cast, a script that’s an exercise in non-stop craziness, and a stellar score, Mandy is a horror thrill ride like no other. Read our thoughts below… Nicolas Cage seems to be unfazed by appearing in lower budget …read more

Film review: Halloween

Film review: Halloween

Welcome back to Haddonfield… It has been nine years for those amongst us craving the return of none other than the original OG of slasher horror movies;  Michael Myers. The last time we got to experience a Michael Myers movie …read more