Crime 101 Review: A Stylish Thriller That Overstays Its Welcome-★★★.5

A crime movie with Thor, Hulk, Storm, and The Joker? Sign me up. Crime 101 is a gritty crime film, set within a high-society world of polished, a professional thief, the fact that diamonds are the main target is clever too, because they can’t be traced, so you immediately know this character understands exactly what […]

Wuthering Heights Review- A feast for the Eyes but Not the Soul ★.5

I had been eagerly anticipating Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights from the moment it was announced. As a devoted admirer of her previous films, Saltburn (2023) and Promising Young Woman (2020), and a long-time lover of Emily Brontë’s novel, the pairing felt like a match made in heaven. Fennell’s sharp, provocative storytelling combined with […]

Reviewing two BAFTA Nominated Short Films- MAGID / ZAFAR and Nostalgie

Magid/ Zafar dir. Luís Hindman Cloaked in a persistent green hue, Magid / Zafar drops the audience into the heat and pressure of a busy Pakistani takeaway, where tension simmers beneath the clatter of orders and the relentless pace of service. The film thrives on its bustling atmosphere, using fast-paced editing that demands your full […]

Awards Season Short Films to Not Miss

We are in the midst of awards season, a time when attention tends to gravitate toward feature films, often leaving short films to fade into the background. This is a real shame. This year’s awards season has brought forward a remarkable array of short films by exceptional filmmakers, exploring a wide range of compelling subjects. […]

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – Gang Initiations, Duran Duran and a Myriad of Malevolence ★★★★.5

There is trepidation going into any sequel or further franchise instalment, a fear that the new property won’t live up to what came before or worse still will even damage its predecessors in some way by tarnishing your feelings towards them. Given some of the tonal shifts and wild stabs that the first 28 Years […]

When Anticipation Outpaces Impact: Reviewing Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice ★★★.5

My first film of 2026 was one of my most anticipated releases in quite some time: Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice. As a huge admirer of Chan-wook’s filmography- with Oldboy and The Handmaiden ranking among my all-time favourites — it’s safe to say my expectations were sky-high. I was ridiculously excited and fully expected to […]

Marty Supreme Review- A Wild Ride ★★★★⯨

It has happened. The day has finally arrived in the UK. Marty Supreme Boxing Day. I had to ensure I abandoned my family over the festive period to attend this event that has had a hook on me through its ubiquitous marketing for months. I have been unbelievably excited for this film and it certainly […]

Avatar Fire and Ash Review- It’s Fire ★★★★★

I see you, James Cameron, you are a legend, and this film proves it. Fire and Ash wasn’t just my most anticipated film of the year, it’s been my most anticipated film for the past three years, I absolutely loved The Way of Water, it’s one of my favourite movies of all time, and honestly, […]

Hamnet (2025) Review. A Heart-Wrenching Beautiful Film ★★★★★

Hamnet is the latest feature from Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao, adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s New York Times bestselling novel. With Steven Spielberg serving as producer, the film arrives with the unmistakable sheen of cinematic prestige—and it doesn’t disappoint. The story centres on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley). After the birth […]

The Roses Review- A Rom-Com That Refuses to be Romantic ★★★★

Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to see Benedict Cumberbatch’s latest release The Thing with Feathers. However, I did rewatch one of my favourite films of the year, The Roses, which has now premiered on Disney Plus here in the UK. As a huge fan of both Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Sherlock) and Olivia […]