The Odyssey – Spectacle, Swords and Sandals ★★★★★

The hype for The Odyssey has been gargantuan. Fresh off the critical and commercial success of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan chose to adapt one of humanity’s best-known stories and myths. Adapting this narrative was a challenge in so many ways. How would Nolan translate many of the fantastical elements while maintaining his preference for practical effects? […]

Backrooms Review: Lost in Liminal Space ★★★

It cannot be understated before discussing the qualities and shortcomings of Backrooms, the magnitude of the achievement Kane Parsons has achieved. Transforming an internet creepy pasta into a YouTube sensation drowning in lore and a loyal following, and then translating that world into an A24-produced horror smash hit is nothing but impressive. If you then […]

When humanity remains the monster: 28 Days Series

What if I were to tell you that the 28 Days franchise isn’t really about the zombies? You’d possibly disagree. However, not only are the zombies not really zombies, but rather humans with their rage levels dialled to 11 with all inhibitors switched off. While they are an antagonistic threat, they serve as a mechanism […]

January: Where Movies Go to Die

Despite a strong reception, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has debuted at the box office with half the total its predecessor made. While critically beloved, it has just become a victim of what I call the January movie curse. January is generally regarded as the month when movies go to die, often due to […]

Wake Up, Dead Man Review: A question of faith and cupboards ★★★★.5

Rian Johnson. Daniel Craig. Murder. A cinematic match made in heaven. I have loved the previous two journeys into the Benoit Blanc cinematic universe so far, even if Glass Onion never really had a chance to top Knives Out. Wake Up, Dead Man maintains the murder mystery pedigree this franchise is now beloved for, and […]

Bugonia (2025) Review: BEAM ME UP ★★★★

Yorgos Lanthimos has been working non-stop for the last few years. Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness and Bugonia have all dropped within 2 years, each with a consistent through line. Emma Stone. A partnership that began with 2018’s The Favourite, rewarding Emma Stone with her second Oscar for Poor Things, it is a match made […]