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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.

‘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.

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.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Review

Posted on June 2, 2023June 14, 2023 by Joseph Wade

Sony Pictures Animation are rewriting the rule book in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023), a ginormous swing at something special. Spider-Man doesn’t get better than this.

The Others (2001) Review

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Margaret Roarty

With a twist “so obvious you won’t see it coming”, Alejandro Amenábar’s ‘The Others’ (2001) starring Nicole Kidman is still captivating and frightening today. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Nope (2022) Review

Posted on August 16, 2022August 17, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Jordan Peele follows ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’ with 2022 sci-fi ‘Nope’, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun, a film that may prove he’s the next Spielberg. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Ex Machina (2014) Review

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Alex Garland’s directorial debut ‘Ex Machina’ (2014) is a film that becomes richer and more enthralling upon multiple viewings and through intense debate. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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