2010s

SUCK IT UP: Clichéd And Generic
SUCK IT UP: Clichéd And Generic

Suck It Up admirably attempts to tell a story with flawed women at its centre, yet sadly falls back on clichés and stereotypes at every turn.

BRIMSTONE & GLORY: Goodness Gracious Great Balls Of Fire
BRIMSTONE & GLORY: Goodness Gracious Great Balls Of Fire

Brimstone & Glory is a unique documentary and you’d be doing yourself a disservice to not catch it in theaters.

ONLY THE BRAVE: A Missed Opportunity Hellbent On Heroism

Only the Brave is more concerned with its traditional gender politics than making any grander statement on man’s relationship with nature.

HELL HOUSE LLC: DIRECTOR'S CUT: Breaking The Found-Footage Curse
HELL HOUSE LLC: DIRECTOR’S CUT: Breaking The Found-Footage Curse

Despite belonging in the overdone sub-genre of found footage, Hell House LLC manages to just stand out amongst the masses.

MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman
MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman

Whilst it has many problems, Maya Dardel is a prickly, contentious and fascinating film that knows with absolute certainty what it is.

THE PARTY: This One's Got My Vote
THE PARTY: This One’s Got My Vote

The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling that relies on clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a sparkling cast.

HAPPY DEATH DAY: Scream Meets Groundhog Day Is A Surprise Party
HAPPY DEATH DAY: Scream Meets Groundhog Day Is A Surprise Party

Happy Death Day is a fun slasher film that likens back to the slasher days of old, albeit with a Groundhog Day twist.

UNA: Confronting A Painful Past
UNA: Confronting A Painful & Unforgettable Past

Expertly performed by the dynamic duo of Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn, Una proves to be a searing – though discomfiting – watch.

CRASH PAD: A Strange Choice For Domhnall Gleeson
CRASH PAD: A Strange Choice For Domhnall Gleeson

While neither boring or a laugh-riot, Crash Pad is a perfectly fine and forgettable way to pass ninety minutes.

TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom
TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom

Tom of Finland feels like two disparate films brought together, and only Pekka Strang’s strong performance saves it from being a total wash.

AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: An Inconvenient Distribution Strategy, A Powerful Plea
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: An Inconvenient Distribution Strategy, A Powerful Plea

An Inconvenient Sequel may struggle narratively, but its message about coming together to battle climate change is as important as ever.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement
A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement

The Chilean drama A Fantastic Woman beautifully captures the story of a transgender woman, who is brought to exquisite life by Daniela Vega.

THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES: Remember When Adam Sandler Was This Good?

The Meyerowitz Stories may be a typical satire for Noah Baumbach, but the character of Danny, warmly played by Adam Sandler, helps to raise it.

THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience
THE SNOWMAN: A Frigid & Dreary Film-Watching Experience

The Snowman, though with talent behind its production, ended up being an unfortunately jumbled and incoherent mess of a film.

EGG: An Absurdist Take On The Ordinary

Alice Trueman’s Egg is a beautifully shot and scored comedy, mixing both the relatable and the absurd in a uniquely engaging way.