Uncut Gems – Review
The Safdie Brothers’ Uncut Gems doesn’t feel so much like a movie, at times, but rather an unbridled assault on the senses. It’s loud; it’s chaotic; it’s frustrating. The jewellery store settin...
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Moviescramble podcast – Ep 13: 1917
Join John and Mary on the Moviescramble podcast where we’ll review the Sam Mendes first world war film 1917. We also discuss or favourite war movies and finish with a look at why some actors ha...
Richard Jewell – Review
Clint Eastwood may be pushing 90 but he isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. He directs an excellent cast in Richard Jewell as he once again tackles a recent slice of American history. Richard (P...
JoJo Rabbit – Review
A film where an imaginary Hitler is played for laughs doesn’t really sound like your usual six-time-nominated Oscar fodder. And yet, Taika Waititi’s ‘anti-hate satire’ JoJo Rabbit has achieved exactl...
1917 – Review
I know dark clouds will gather ’round me I know my way is hard and steep There is a scene, towards the end of Sam Mendes’ 1917, where one young soldier stands up amongst his comrades fill the f...
Carmilla – Trailer
Coming soon is Carmilla, an atmospheric, coming-of-age love story steeped in eerie mystery; a reimagining of Sheridan La Fanu’s 19th century novella of the same name. 15-year-old Lara lives wi...