2023 Reviews

Bottoms (2023) Review

Posted on November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Emma Seligman’s ‘Bottoms’ (2023) is a hilariously violent teen sex comedy co-written by co-star Rachel Sennott. This is a memorable satire that packs a punch. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) Review

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

The long-awaited film adaptation of ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ (2023), starring Josh Hutcherson in a haunted family fun restaurant, proves fan service can only get you so far. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Hit Man (2023) Review

Posted on October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Leoni Horton

Glen Powell stars and co-writes ‘Hit Man’ (2023), from ‘Dazed and Confused’ director Richard Linklater, “one of the most fun and original movies in years”. Review by Leoni Horton.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (2023) Review

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 by Jacob Davis

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ set box office records, and it is a theater-worthy experience. Swift uses the film to construct her artistic image and narrative. Review by Jacob Davis.

Priscilla (2023) Review

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by Leoni Horton

Priscilla Presley memoir “Elvis and Me” fits effortlessly into director Sofia Coppola’s cinematic canon. Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi star. Review by Leoni Horton.

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 Bikeriders (2023) Review

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by Guest

Jeff Nichols biker movie ‘The Bikeriders’ (2023), starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer, wears its influences on its sleeve but tells a recognisable story with a fresh approach.

The Exorcist: Believer (2023) Review

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by Kieran Judge

‘The Exorcist: Believer’, from ‘Halloween’ director David Gordon Green, seems to apply the ‘twice as many kids, twice as scary’ logic to ‘The Exorcist’, much to its detriment. Review by Kieran Judge.

Haunted Mansion (2023): Review

Posted on October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 by Martha Lane

Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ (2023), starring LaKeith Stanfield at the head of an ensemble cast, is on Disney Plus. It’s hard to imagine it becoming a family favourite. Review by Martha Lane.

The Old Oak (2023) Review

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Joseph Wade

‘The Old Oak’ (2023), the Palme d’Or-nominated “final film” of renowned director Ken Loach’s career, speaks truth to power. Ignore the naysayers. Review by Joseph Wade.

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