Action blockbuster
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
Spider-Man: The Animated Series: Looking back at Spidey’s 90s adventures
April 10, 2022 | Matthew Turner
Faithful to source material and character, John Semper’s long-running animated Spider-Man series remains one of Spider’s best screen adaptations.Read More
VOD film review: Spider-Man: No Way Home
March 19, 2022 | David Farnor
This fan-pleasing meta-sequel is a surprisingly heartfelt tale of second chances.Read More
Gritty and Gothic: The magic of Michael Keaton and Tim Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns
March 12, 2022 | David Farnor
Tim Burton and Michael Keaton’s Batman films are bold, stylish and thrilling blockbusters.Read More
VOD film review: The Adam Project
March 11, 2022 | David Farnor
This knowing sci-fi adventure lacks the emotional heart to go with its self-aware humour.
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What Is The Matrix Revolutions? Revisiting the Wachowskis’ trilogy-topper
December 20, 2021 | Mark Harrison
Like it or loathe it, the final entry in the original Matrix trilogy dispels binary thinking and genre tropes.
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What Is The Matrix Reloaded? Revisiting the bamboozled sequel
December 19, 2021 | Mark Harrison
Reloaded tells us everything we know about the Matrix is wrong but struggles to show it.Read More
What Is The Matrix? Revisiting the game-changing original
December 18, 2021 | Mark Harrison
This self-actualising sci-fi simulation is as stimulating as ever.Read More
Red Notice: A shallow, entertaining caper
November 12, 2021 | David Farnor
With a starry cast and slick set pieces, this entertaining action comedy is all surface and no stakes.Read More
The Harder They Fall: An absolute blast
November 3, 2021 | David Farnor
Jeymes Samuel’s thrilling, trailblazing Western is an absolute blast.Read More
