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VOD film review: Await Further Instructions
December 9, 2018 | David Farnor
This low-key British thriller is a wiry, nightmarish fable of distrust, dysfunction and the dominance of media.Read More
Snowpiercer: A chilling dystopian satire
October 23, 2018 | David Farnor
Bong Joon-ho’s dazzling and daft dystopian satire is chillingly relevant, even years after its release.Read More
VOD film review: The Gospel According to Andre
September 28, 2018 | David Farnor
Fashion icon Andre Leon Talley is hugely entertaining to watch in this light, accessible documentary.Read More
VOD film review: The Childhood of a Leader
May 12, 2018 | David Farnor
Gorgeous visuals and a sinister cast make this chilling crescendo of an untamed ego gripping to witness.Read More
VOD film review: I Am Not a Witch
October 18, 2017 | Josh Slater-Williams
A brazen, unique debut feature with real energy and ambition.
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Alien: Covenant: A scary sequel that makes its predecessor better
September 25, 2017 | David Farnor
Ridley Scott’s operatic horror is so terrifyingly good it actually makes Prometheus better.Read More
Prometheus: A fascinating prequel with the wrong main character
May 16, 2017 | David Farnor
Prometheus is ambitious, pretty, fascinating and impressive. It’s also a disappointment.Read More
Alien: Resurrection: A cautionary tale of trying to copy brilliance
May 14, 2017 | David Farnor
This flawed attempt to copy brilliance only leads to a disappointingly ugly mess.Read More
Alien 3: An underrated tale of religion and redemption
May 11, 2017 | David Farnor
David Fincher’s underrated sequel is a brooding tale of religion and redemption.Read More
Aliens: A sci-fi film that should’ve won the Oscar for Best Actress
May 9, 2017 | David Farnor
Bigger, bolder and beautifully emotional, James Cameron’s sci-fi is one of the greatest sequels ever made.Read More
