Posts By Matthew Turner
The fantasy of flight: Porco Rosso and Miyazaki’s lifelong obsession
February 1, 2020 | Matthew TurnerWith 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 2015.
Miyazaki’s obsession with flight is evident throughout his films. … Read More
Superhero Sundays: Superman vs the Elite (2012)
January 26, 2020 | Matthew TurnerThe Man of Steel takes on a super-team who are prepared to kill in this action-packed and provocatively themed adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Hustlers
January 25, 2020 | Matthew TurnerJennifer Lopez and Constance Wu shine in this true crime drama about strippers turning the tables on their Wall St clients.Read More
VOD film review: Dolemite (1975)
January 19, 2020 | Matthew TurnerStand-up turned actor Rudy Ray Moore stars in this Blaxploitation crime comedy that inspired Dolemite Is My Name.Read More
Why you should be watching Doom Patrol
January 12, 2020 | Matthew TurnerThe first season of DC’s offbeat superhero show delivers silly humour, fun characters and crazy comic book plots.Read More
UK TV review: Marvel’s Runaways: Season 2
December 29, 2019 | Matthew TurnerWith engaging characters and a potent cocktail of teen angst and comic book action, this is teen superhero TV at its finest.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014)
December 29, 2019 | Matthew TurnerThe Suicide Squad take centre stage in this refreshingly different, adult-themed animation based on the Arkham Asylum video games.Read More
Time Travel Thursday: Time Freak (2018)
December 26, 2019 | Matthew TurnerAsa Butterfield plays a lovesick nerd who builds a time machine to save his relationship in this entertaining comedy.Read More
Amanda: A quietly moving French drama
December 25, 2019 | Matthew TurnerVincent Lacoste shines in this quietly moving French drama about a 20-something who has to look after his young niece.Read More
VOD film review: The Courier (2019)
December 22, 2019 | Matthew TurnerOlga Kurylenko’s action moves can’t save this tedious thriller.Read More