2020s
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Ambitious, inventive and dazzling
December 24, 2023 | Ivan Radford
This dazzling, inventive, ambitious sequel builds on the jaw-dropping original – almost too much.Read More
Murder Mystery 2 review: A fun, forgettable romp
April 2, 2023 | David Farnor
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler pack enough charm to make this international caper a trip to enjoy, if not to remember.Read More
Luther: The Fallen Sun: Darkly thrilling
March 18, 2023 | Ivan Radford
Idris Elba’s welcome return as John Luther offers enough dark thrills to start a film franchise.Read More
VOD film review: Hounded (2022)
October 28, 2022 | Anton Bitel
Tommy Boulding’s timely class-conscious thriller pits dogs against underdogs in England’s uneven social landscapes.Read More
VOD film review: Candyman (2021)
May 1, 2022 | Anton Bitel
Nia DaCosta’s artful horror sequel reflexively rewrites both the traditions of its own franchise and the white narratives of American history.Read More
The Batman: Brilliantly dark neo-noir
April 20, 2022 | David Farnor
Robert Pattinson is a brilliantly dark Batman in Matt Reeves’ gripping neo-noir thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Hive (Zgjoi)
April 18, 2022 | Anton Bitel
Blerta Basholli’s tale of a war-widowed beekeeper rebuilding her broken Kosovan community is a sweet but stinging tale of hope.Read More
UK TV review: Outer Range
April 15, 2022 | David Farnor
Josh Brolin is brilliantly brooding in this overly opaque sci-fi Western.Read More
VOD film review: Scream (2022)
April 15, 2022 | David Farnor
This scary, entertaining sequel is a knowing win for franchise fans.Read More
VOD film review: Choose or Die (2022)
April 15, 2022 | Anton Bitel
Toby Meakins’ feature debut uses a cursed 80s video game to play out a generational legacy of socioeconomic injustice.Read More
