Posts By Matthew Turner
VOD film review: Golden Exits
February 22, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Alex Ross Perry crafts a perfectly pitched tale of desire and disappointment, with a standout performance from Emily Browning.Read More
Why La Mante should be your next box set on Netflix UK
February 18, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Struggling to fill that Mindhunter-shaped hole in your life? Still smarting after the cancellation of Hannibal? Already binge-watched Spiral Season 6? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then French serial killer thriller La Mante has your … Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman Beyond – Return of the Joker (2000)
February 11, 2018 | Matthew Turner
The Joker’s return makes for a deliciously dark tale in this genuinely thrilling and shocking Future Batman adventure.Read More
VOD film review: Mimic
February 7, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Guillemo del Toro’s New York creature feature holds up surprisingly well, thanks to stylish direction, creepy effects and strong performances.Read More
VOD film review: Lies We Tell
February 3, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Gabriel Byrne tries to protect his boss’ Muslim lover in this well-intentioned but poorly executed British thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Final Year
January 19, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Greg Barker’s engaging and respectful doc about Obama’s final year in the White House is blindsided by its depressing ending.Read More
VOD film review: Deny Everything
January 17, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Three moronic friends attempt to dispose of a dead body or two in this well-intentioned but ultimately flat British buddy comedy.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
January 14, 2018 | Matthew Turner
This interesting experimental anthology of anime-style Batman shorts has more Bat-hits than Bat-misses.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Leatherface
January 9, 2018 | Matthew Turner
This Texas Chainsaw prequel lacks the original’s terror but gets by on style, strong performances and a bucket or two of the red stuff.
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VOD film review: Jupiter’s Moon
January 5, 2018 | Matthew Turner
An immigrant discovers he has superpowers in this beautifully shot, but flawed supernatural thriller.Read More
