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Poor Things (2023) Review

Posted on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Emma Stone stars as Bella, a remarkable creation formed by the hands of Willem Dafoe’s Doctor, in Yorgos Lanthimos’ most laugh-out-loud funny movie to date. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Review

Posted on October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 by Emi Grant

Martin Scorsese 2013 film ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Jonah Hill, is a timeless reflection on American wealth. Review by Emi Grant.

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) Review

Posted on October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 by Leoni Horton

‘The Killers of the Flower Moon’ is nothing short of a masterpiece from our greatest living filmmaker, Martin Scorsese. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone star. Review by Leoni Horton.

‘The Age of Innocence’ at 30 – Review

Posted on September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Thirty years on from the release of Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Age of Innocence’ (1993), the Edith Wharton adaptation deserves a spot among his most accomplished works. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Past Lives (2023) EIFF Review

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Celine Song offers one of the greatest debut features of all time in ‘Past Lives’ (2023), an achingly beautiful film starring Greta Lee. Review by Mark Carnochan.

‘The Piano’ at 30 – Review

Posted on July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

The first film directed by a woman to win the Cannes Palme d’Or, ‘The Piano’ by Jane Campion is now 30. It is a gothic, dark tale that offers a strong female lead. Review by Margaret Roarty.

‘WALL-E’ at 15 – Review

Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Martha Lane

Still relevant 15 years after it was released, Pixar’s ‘WALL-E’ (2008) is a moral tale but isn’t saccharine or preachy, a film brimming with expressive animation. Review by Martha Lane.

Asteroid City (2023) Review

Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Director Wes Anderson may have been mimicked on TikTok a lot recently, but his latest film ‘Asteroid City’ is all the proof you need of his genius. Review by Margaret Roarty.

‘Sleepless in Seattle’ at 30 – Review

Posted on June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

‘Sleepless in Seattle’ has endured as a top tier romantic comedy that could turn even the most steadfast cynic into a believer in love, fate, and the magic of the movies. Review by Margaret Roarty.

‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – Review

Posted on June 10, 2023June 19, 2023 by Martha Lane

‘Jurassic Park’ turns 30. Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur classic movie avoids cliché, is driven by character, and is a genre-defining piece even now. Review by Martha Lane.

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