2019

KURSK: The Command That Ended in Tragedy
KURSK: The Command That Ended In Tragedy

Kursk is an emotional drama based on real events. Thomas Vinterberg shines a light on the tragedy from within the sea and from the land.

THE DEAD DON'T DIE: Please, Stay Dead
THE DEAD DON’T DIE: Please, Stay Dead

The Dead Don’t Die was a huge disappointment with too many plotlines and characters for both the dead and undead to handle.

FOR LOVE OR MONEY: A Bare-bones, Functional Comedy
FOR LOVE OR MONEY: A Bare-Bones, Functional Comedy

Despite a couple of fun, breezy jokes, For Love or Money’s the narrative is neither fresh nor funny enough to be a hit with the romantic comedy crowd.

THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E8) "Destiny": Long Live the (Soon-to-Be) Queen
THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E8) “Destiny”: Long Live The (Soon-To-Be) Queen

We have come to the end of the line for the first season of The…

BACK TO THE FATHERLAND: A Shallow Glimpse At Deep Topics
BACK TO THE FATHERLAND: A Shallow Glimpse At Deep Topics

Back to the Fatherland looks at Israelis who have moved to Austria despite the historical hardships. Intriguing, yet the execution doesn’t do it justice.

BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre
BITE ME: An Edgy Addition To The Rom-Com Genre

With the strength in its original script and performances, Bite Me is an incredibly refreshing rom-com that has a lot to say about today’s world.

30 FOR 30: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE HUNGRY: You'll Want to Throw Up and That's Bad
30 FOR 30: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE HUNGRY: You’ll Want To Throw Up & That’s Bad

The Good, The Bad, The Hungry looks deep into the world of professional earring and how hot dog eating feels like the height of campy fun.

TRACKS: This Tedious Rom Com Leaves Bad Traces Behind
TRACKS: Tedious Rom Com Leaves Bad Traces Behind

Tracks is a rather tedious ride that doesn’t possess any of the characteristics a rom com should have in order to soar.

ANIMA: Paul Thomas Anderson's Striking Visualisation of Thom Yorke's Music
ANIMA: Paul Thomas Anderson’s Striking Visualisation Of Thom Yorke’s Music

Anima visualises and synthesises Thom Yorke’s perennial themes of the political and personal in an arresting, touching – and somewhat surprising – way.

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME: Far More Than Just Fun
SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME: Far More Than Just Fun

Spider-Man: Far From Home has all the right stuff, tinkering with the superhero formula and reshaping what we’ve come to expect.

THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E7) "All is Lost": Desperate Times
THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E7) “All Is Lost”: Desperate Times

Episode 7 of The Spanish Princess ups the ante with more death, ambition and romance. Katy Kostakis reviews.

THE REFUGE: Keith Sutliff's Heist Thriller Gets The Job Partially Done
THE REFUGE: Keith Sutliff’s Heist Thriller Gets The Job Partially Done

The Refuge keeps patient viewers hooked and film lovers invested by maintaining a harsh and eye-catching atmosphere and storytelling angle.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is fine enough sequel, but never really explores all its potential. Debbie Lawrie reviews.

MIDSOMMAR: Folk Horror as Folk Art
MIDSOMMAR: Folk Horror As Folk Art

A film that is not enjoyed so much as processed, Midsommar is a rare experience that is not to be missed. That being said, you absolutely cannot skip it.

GENTLEMAN JACK Season 1: A Cozy Romance Worth Falling For
GENTLEMAN JACK Season 1: A Cozy Romance Worth Falling For

The first season of Gentleman Jack is a largely amiable watch, putting a character we’ve not seen before in a series that feels quaintly familiar.