Summer of 85 Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Summer in a French seaside town sees a chance meeting between Alexis and David. Alexis sees David as the friend of his dreams and they blur the lines between friendship and lovers, but as with all great teen romances, it seems as though this one may… Continue reading Summer of 85 Review

Emily in Paris Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Arriving on Netflix this weekend is Emily in Paris, a new 10 episode show from Darren Star (Sex and the City, Younger). Focussing on 20 something Emily, played by a charmingly annoying and peppy Lily Collins, she ends up taking a yearlong promotion at a company… Continue reading Emily in Paris Review

Industry Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Industry is a new 8 episode show from HBO that will premiere on the 9th November 2020 (HBO in the United States and BBC Two in the UK). As part of London Film Festival, we were treated to a sneak peek of episodes 1,2 and 4.… Continue reading Industry Review

The Extraordinary Ordinary Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening The Extraordinary Ordinary hopes to show how difficult the everyday can be for people with trauma, but also how extraordinary their lives and connections can be. Unfortunately, it fails to hit higher than a mediocre level. Direction There are times within the film where we… Continue reading The Extraordinary Ordinary Review

First One In Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. First One In boasts a silly premise with a fun range of actors in a pristine tennis-white world. DIRECTION: A debut feature from Gina O’Brien, who also wrote the film, there’s nothing inventive or new in the style, but it’s entirely proficient and could easily pass as… Continue reading First One In Review

Tenet Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. It’s a hard feat for any film to ‘save’ cinema, but Christopher Nolan’s Tenet has been touted as this film. For this reviewer, it didn’t succeed in its final objective, but for true Nolan fans it will be another classic for the canon. DIRECTION: No matter where you… Continue reading Tenet Review

Unhinged Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening thoughts Unhinged is a 90 minute pressure chamber that had me clenched and terrified. I hated every minute of it, and that’s why it’s so brilliant. Direction  - Full Derrick Borte directs his stars in a tense thrill ride, utilising all the best elements of… Continue reading Unhinged Review

Endless Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. 🎟️MOVIE REVIEW🎟️ #Endless is a teen romance that feels like a modern retelling of 'Ghost', combined with 'Charlie St Cloud' and some 'If I Stay' thrown in for good measure... @QuiverDistrib Our REVIEW (Written By Clare Brunton): crpwrites.com/endlessmoviereview Opening thoughts Endless is a teen romance that… Continue reading Endless Review

Flint Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Considering the Flint water crisis has been in the news for over 5 years now you’d be forgiven to think the situation has been resolved. Anthony Baxter’s new documentary Flint , which has recently aired as part of Sheffield DocFest, shows that not only has the situation not… Continue reading Flint Review

Dirt Music Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening Thoughts Portraying an unlikely romance between two outsiders in a rural Australian town, Dirt Music captures the passion between the two leads, but fails to create tension in the plot. Direction - Half Dirt Music is a beautiful film, and director Gregor Jordan knows how… Continue reading Dirt Music Review