Bong Joon-Ho's Oscars surprise Parasite turns up the dials on a realistic construct to make for an exciting, engaging, and highly organic exploration of class.

By Barnaby Turner | Leave a Comment | Published 4 years ago

The history of cinema is chequered with technical advancements, but is Sam Mendes' miraculous single-take achievement in WW1-epic 1917 a gimmick or a triumph?

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Greta Gerwig finds her way into a well-worn story with the most universal theme of all.

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By Jake Peffer | Leave a Comment | Published 4 years ago

The Rise of Skywalker thankfully doesn't go back on everything set-up by its predecessor, but its complicated story often makes for rather exhausting viewing.

By Barnaby Turner | 2 Comments | Published 4 years ago

Rian Johnson loves nothing more than subverting expectations, and his latest offering Knives Out is just as unexpected as you'd expected.

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By Jake Peffer | Leave a Comment | Published 4 years ago

There's something strangely primal about the act of driving a car, and this is emphasised brilliantly by James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari. Even the most cynical of audience members may be converted by the end.

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By Jake Peffer | Leave a Comment | Published 5 years ago

A film about someone's descent into madness and violence can be a very difficult thing to get right - does Joker manage a balanced look at its difficult central character?

By Barnaby Turner | Leave a Comment | Published 5 years ago