A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. The Mauritanian is a slow procedural drama that at times can be incredibly slow, but this pace feels earned when the shocking developments in the film arrive. A defense attorney and her associate (Jodie Foster and Shailene Woodley respectively) investigate the case of a suspected 9/11… Continue reading The Mauritanian
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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. I’ve been thinking about death a lot recently. I don’t think I’m the only one. Through the last 12 months, we’ve been confronted by our mortality more than ever before, as well as being trapped in a constant groundhog day style loop of self-reflection. For myself,… Continue reading The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Star Trek: Lower Decks
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Star Trek Lower Decks is going forward to the next frontier – animation. Now whilst this isn’t the first animated Star Trek series, it’s certainly a different take on one and as the ship itself is all about second contacts, it feels fitting that this is the second… Continue reading Star Trek: Lower Decks
One Night in Miami
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. One Night in Miami is the directorial debut of Regina King, adapted from the stage play of the same name. Based on a real-life meeting of Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Malcom X, and Sam Cooke, it’s a fictionalised account of what may have taken place that evening.… Continue reading One Night in Miami
How To Build A Girl Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. A Beanie Feldstein led coming of age film centered around her love of music? It should be a perfect film for me, but after seeing the trailer a few months back, I was concerned. With some trepidation I clicked play on Amazon Prime this weekend. I’m… Continue reading How To Build A Girl Review
Quaranstream Diary
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Pretty much wherever you are in the world, you’re spending far more time at home than ever before. Here in Kent, we’re on lockdown so I’ve been streaming up a storm the last 4 weeks. Here are my top picks for your continued quaran-stream’s, let us… Continue reading Quaranstream Diary
‘The Boys’ Homelander is the Absolute Worst
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. Amazon's new show The Boys dropped a few weeks ago and it's taken the internet by storm. The Boys follows an elite group of 'Supes' (superpowered humans, born special), it's the perfect antidote to superhero fatigue, showing us the darker side to the question 'what… Continue reading ‘The Boys’ Homelander is the Absolute Worst






