It seems almost miraculous that Patti Cake$ made it to my local multiplex. A small Sundance indie, not based on source material, and with barely any recognizable names, sadly isn’t usually given such a mainstream platform. Patti Cake$ takes its chance to show the story of people we don’t often see up on the big…
For the prequel to a spinoff-prequel, in theory, this film really shouldn’t be good, but somehow it manages to defy what past ventures have taught us, and provide an effective, if entirely conventional, set of scares. Set in the home of a toymaker (the one who made Annabelle, of course), years after his young daughter…
Sadly, this summer it seems to have been a challenge to try and find a good comedy…disappointment seems to be the norm, and anything mediocre or above is practically a gem. Rough Night is, unfortunately, another disappointment, despite the proven comedic talents assembled in front of and behind the camera. It’s Jess’ (Scarlett Johansson) bachelorette…
When the trailer for American Made was first released, one of the comments under it was something along the lines of ‘nice to see Tom Cruise acting again’. Essentially, this is a film where Tom Cruise is back as character actor leading man, as opposed to just action hero (which he is also brilliant at,…
Stepping out of retirement, Steven Soderbergh returns to the big screen with a (Joe) bang with Logan Lucky, one of the funniest and cleverly original comedies we’ve had in a while. Set in West Virginia, the film follows Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum), a divorced father, his one-armed bartender brother Clyde (Adam Driver) and his sister…
Just when we were doubting if the good romcom was becoming extinct, The Big Sick arrives and proves it is very much alive and thriving, but not only that, it can still be approached from fresh angles and with minimal overused conventions. Based on star Kumail Nanjiani and his wife’s, co-writer Emily V. Gordon, real…
One of the most highly anticipated films of the year, from one of the most innovative and beloved directors around, taking on a vital piece of history; the expectations were sky high. There was so much pressure on this film to blow us away that if it didn’t even quite reach those hefty heights, it…
Sofia Coppola’s latest is a visually gorgeous, stripped back remake that tells an intimate story and showcases a strong cast. Set in the American Civil War, the film tells the story of the women at a remote girls’ boarding school in the South (headed by Nicole Kidman, with teacher Kirsten Dunst and students including Elle…
Edgar Wright’s latest film is everything and more you could have hoped for from the man known for his exciting filmmaking techniques and originality. This brilliantly singular vision could have come from no one else and is executed to perfection to provide us with one of the most original, unique and sure-to-be iconic films of…
So the DCEU finally has a hit, and we have a solo female superhero film. Whoever didn’t believe women could direct or lead huge blockbuster action films better take a look. The film details the origins of the world’s most famous female superhero. Beginning on secret island of Themyscira, we see Diana (Gal Gadot) grow…
