At times chilling and atmospheric, The Hole in the Ground never quite manages to build on its promising first half, opting for tried and tested horror techniques to conclude a story that could have offered something new. Read our full review here
Vox Lux gets under your skin in way few films manage in modern cinema, with Corbet proving his place as a leading light in film direction. Vox Lux is a multi-faceted journey into our 21st Century world where instant gratification, fame and easy answers go hand in hand with highly complex social issues and ideologies. …
Captain Marvel is fun and humorous but lacks anything fresh or new in its delivery. As a filler film it does its job admirably, but as a stand-alone origin film it never truly leaves the starting blocks. Read our full review here
The Aftermath is not a perfect film, suffering from a lack of development in its core romantic plot, alongside an overly Hollywood sheen. However, it does give us a multi layered and sensitive exploration of the personal, social and emotional effect of war and civilian loss across cultural boundaries. Read our full review here
A charming and fresh take on Rostand’s Cyrano, that plays beautifully with representations of masculinity, freedom and societal expectations. This is a film with deep underlying messages, coated in humour and warmth. Read our full review here
On the Basis of Sex should have been a biopic of passion, but instead delivers a disappointing mix of melancholy and formulaic drama that never ignites or inspires. A life as rich and outstanding as Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserved so much more. Read our full review here
Far more than a simple exploration of youth sub culture and belonging, Bing Liu builds a documentary of powerful social commentary on the transition to adult life in rust belt America. Read our full review here
Instant Family may be formulaic comedy/drama but its full of heartfelt humour and emotion. Read our full review here
Pure magic for young, old and everyone in between. Kids are truly kings in an intelligent and beautifully made film that talks to our modern society and believes in better. Read our review here
All is True is a poetic and engaging film exploring the final years in William Shakespeare’s. Shining in its use of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets to explore the final years of man whose life was dedicated to his craft. While grounding these in a quiet but assured tale of mortality, family and love. All is …