Posts By Clarisse Loughrey
Nature and Shintoism: The universal religion of My Neighbour Totoro
February 1, 2020 | Clarisse Loughrey
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
“Back then, man and trees were friends.” – … Read More
Why you should catch up with Jessica Jones
November 14, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
This dark tale of a super-powered woman struggling with the consequences of abuse is one of Marvel’s smartest moves.Read More
First look Netflix review: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
July 28, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
Never heard of Wet Hot American Summer? Read our beginner’s guide to the definitive cult movie.
Religion. Politics. Wet Hot American Summer. Lines along the sand; the death knells of friendships, love affairs, and family ties. And the forging of … Read More
VOD film review: Suite Francaise
July 27, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
A rich and loving tribute to the sublime work of its original author. Read More
VOD film review: Accidental Love
July 7, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
Director: Stephen Greene Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Biel, James Marsden, Catherine Keener Certificate: 15 Watch Accidental Love online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Xbox
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VOD film review: Fifty Shades of Grey
June 22, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
An admirable effort to rectify a deeply problematic source material. Read More
The Apartment: A rom-com ahead of its time
June 7, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
Whether making films about writers, detectives, playboys or pilots, before 1960, director Billy Wilder was as enamoured with Hollywood glamour as the rest. Fresh as he was from the veritable romp that was Some Like it Hot, Wilder’s long-time collaborator … Read More
The beginner’s guide to Wet Hot American Summer
June 5, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
Wet Hot American Summer returns for a prequel series on Netflix this July, despite the fact that its reunited cast are now 14 years older than they were when it was first made. With the original film finally available on … Read More
VOD film review: A Most Violent Year
May 21, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
1981 New York has never felt so Shakespearean.Read More
VOD film review: Dumb and Dumber To
April 23, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
This grossly unfunny sequel forgets what made the original movie so charming.
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