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The Shining review: A labyrinthine masterpiece
June 3, 2020 | David FarnorStanley Kubrick’s genuinely creepy Stephen King adaptation is a labyrinthine masterpiece. Read More
Parasite review: A thrilling tale of class division
June 1, 2020 | Anton BitelBong Joon-ho’s thrilling tale of families divided by class is impeccably mounted, deftly switching from one genre to another.Read More
VOD film review: The Legend of the Stardust Brothers
May 31, 2020 | Anton BitelFame, family and the fall collide in Makoto Tezuka’s whimsical, madcap 80s musical.Read More
VOD film review: Doctor Sleep
May 20, 2020 | David FarnorAs unexpected as it is mature, this sequel to The Shining is a thoughtful exploration of grief and trauma.Read More
Never Rarely Sometimes Always review: A hard but necessary watch
May 13, 2020 | Bianca GarnerEliza Hittman’s powerfully understated abortion drama is a hard but necessary watch.Read More
The Wretched review: Creepy, smart horror
May 8, 2020 | Matthew TurnerA teen suspects his neighbour is possessed in this creepy, smartly written horror.Read More
The Assistant review: A quietly powerful #Metoo drama
May 1, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlinThis quietly powerful #Metoo drama makes for taut and uncomfortable viewing.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman – The Dark Knight Returns, Parts 1 and 2 (2012)
April 26, 2020 | Matthew TurnerAn ageing Batman comes out of retirement in this faithful adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel.Read More
Birds of Prey review: Joyously chaotic
April 24, 2020 | David FarnorThis refreshing superhero outing for Harley Quinn and co is vibrant, unexpected and joyously chaotic.Read More
VOD film review: Jane (2017)
April 22, 2020 | David FarnorThis portrait of pioneering chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall is an inspiring, vibrant watch.Read More















