Don’t Breathe 2 (2021) Review
Horror sequel ‘Don’t Breathe 2’ (2021), starring Stephen Lang, is a movie that fans of horror may enjoy, but that the uninitiated may become inpatient with. Jacob Davis reviews.
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Jungle Cruise (2021) Review
‘Jungle Cruise’ (2021), starring Emily Blunt, The Rock and Jack Whitehall, is the latest Disney film based on a theme park attraction, but it isn’t a sure-fire hit. Jacob Davis reviews.
Read MoreThe Suicide Squad (2021) Review
James Gunn writes and directs ‘The Suicide Squad’ (2021) starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, from DC and Warner Bros’ comic book universe. Jacob Davis reviews.
Read MoreSpace Jam: A New Legacy (2021) Review
Warner Bros return to ‘Space Jam’ for 2021 follow-up ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ starring NBA icon LeBron James and a whole host of famous characters. Jacob Davis reviews.
Read MoreF9: The Fast Saga (2021) Review
The 9th ‘Fast and Furious’ movie ‘F9’, starring Vin Diesel and John Cena, directed by Justin Lin, has some incredible moments but doesn’t reach the heights of some franchise entries. Jacob Davis reviews.
Read MoreConjuring Nonsense: Devils Didn’t Make Him Do It
The third ‘Conjuring’ film reinforces the dangerous myth that the supernatural is somehow responsible for the heinous crimes of humanity, and it’s a problem as big as cinema itself. Essay from Jacob Davis.
Read MoreTom and Jerry (2021) Review
Is Tom & Jerry the best new comedy of 2021, or exploitation of nostalgia for profit? Is it worth getting a HBO Max subscription for? Chloë Grace Moretz stars, Jacob Davis reviews.
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The Subversion of the Motion Picture Production Code in Cat People
How Jacques Tourneur thriller ‘Cat People’ (1942) worked with and against the Hays Code to become a much discussed and highly influential film of its era. Essay by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreHow ‘What We Do In the Shadows’ Reshapes the “Man Alone” with Vampire Cinema
Reassessing New Zealand cinema’s “man alone” trope for Taika Waititi’s much-loved vampire mockumentary ‘What We Do In the Shadows’. Essay by Jacob Davis.
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December 11, 2023
2024 Golden Globe Awards – Film Nominees
The nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards have been announced,