- September 3, 2025
Dead Man’s Wire – first-look review
Anti-heroes make for compelling subjects, particularly in a world as unjust as the one we live in, and 1970s American cinema has absolutely no shortage of
Rose of Nevada – first-look review
I came into this world eyes crossed, the small tip of my nose made bow. The moment my spine steadied and my words arrived, I took
La Grazia – first-look review
There was a time in the mid-00s when the prospect of a new film by Italy’s newest favourite son, Paolo Sorrentino, was a cause for celebration. Titles such
The extreme vulnerability of Joaquin Phoenix
Looking at his last four projects, it seems that Phoenix perfected his precise working formula – hyper-ambitious, complex-to-realise films from directors he has worked with
The Regulars review – sweet and relatable
Chances are if you’re a fan of the cinema you’ll have been to The Prince Charles Cinema in London’s Leicester Square. Just off Chinatown, it’s an
My Grandmother Trelotótó review – a world of…
Hoping to resurrect her late grandmother, Júlia, Catarina Ruivo combines family archives with rich visuals in a non-fiction film which successfully immortalises a cherished loved one. Old
Stans review – mostly the same old thing
There’s no denying that the rise of Eminem was a once-in-a-generation cultural phenom, especially when the poster boy for white rap up until that point was
Weapons review – fun but familiar horror hijinks
If you’ve been to the cinema in the past few months, specifically to watch a horror film, you might have seen an intriguing teaser for Zach
Freakier Friday review – nothing quite compares…
For many millennials and Gen Z cinephiles, Mark Waters’ Freaky Friday is a cornerstone of early 2000s cinema. The third adaptation of Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel of the
Bring Her Back + Directors Danny and Michael Phillipou | The Naked Gun | Naked Gun (1988)
On the show this week we discuss Bring Her Back and speak to its delightful directors Danny and Michael Phillipou. The spoof returns in The