Posts By Matthew Turner
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man: A refreshing new spin
March 16, 2025 | Matthew Turner
Disney’s new animated Spider-Man series offers a refreshing new spin for newcomers and longtime fans alike.Read More
Hidden Gems: The best films you (probably) haven’t seen on Netflix UK
December 28, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Stuck with that tricky “What should I watch next on Netflix?” decision? With the streaming service adding new titles all the time, it’s increasingly difficult to sort the wheat from the chaff. Fortunately, help is at hand, as there’s nothing … Read More
Merchant Ivory review: One of 2024’s best documentaries
December 11, 2024 | Matthew Turner
A fascinating and insightful exploration of the films, careers and relationship dynamics behind Merchant Ivory.Read More
Will & Harper review: An engaging must-watch documentary
September 27, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Will Ferrell takes a road trip across America with his recently transitioned friend Harper Steele in this engaging and necessary documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Wolfs
September 21, 2024 | Matthew Turner
George Clooney and Brad Pitt are amusing in this flimsy crime caper that coasts on its stars’ comic chemistry.Read More
Batman: Caped Crusader review: An enjoyable noir-inspired animation
August 26, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Bruce Timm’s animated Batman series gives the Caped Crusader and his colourful support cast a noir-inspired reimagining.Read More
Young Woman and the Sea review: An utterly charming sports biopic
August 10, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Daisy Ridley delivers a career-best performance in this pleasingly old-fashioned sports biopic about the first woman to swim the English Channel.Read More
Skywalkers: A Love Story: A breathtaking documentary
July 19, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Jeff Zimbalist’s dizzying, breathtaking documentary about two daredevil climbers is a vertigo-inducing swirl of love, trust and borderline insanity.Read More
Jim Henson: Idea Man: An inspiring, insightful documentary
May 31, 2024 | Matthew Turner
Ron Howard’s thoroughly enjoyable documentary on Jim Henson takes an insightful look at the man behind the Muppets.Read More
River: An inventive, sweet time-loop comedy
May 8, 2024 | Matthew Turner
The staff and guests at a riverside hotel become trapped in a time loop in this inventive, sweet sci-fi comedy.Read More
