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The Instigators
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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With this much talent on screen it is clear something got lost in translation. A misfire on multiple levels for reasons that are both obvious and extremely disappointing, The Instigators should be both forgiven and forgotten as quickly as possible.
Posted Aug 06, 2024
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Flora and Son
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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With an ensemble cast that combines elements of Begin Again, also directed by John Carney, Flora and Son is a truly undiscovered gem. Not only hitting all the right notes, but effortlessly playing them in the wrong order to create something magical.
Posted Aug 06, 2024
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DreadClub: Vampire's Verdict
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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Dread Club: Vampire’s Verdict is an animated A I feature film taking movie making to another level. Writer-director Hooroo Jackson has fashioned something unique with this Gothic horror romance, that not only feels cinematic, but is truly engaging.
Posted Aug 01, 2024
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Chinatown
(1974)
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Martin Carr
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Chinatown hits 50 this year and this Jack Nicholson film noir has lost none of its potency. Featuring the legendary John Huston alongside Faye Dunaway, this Oscar winning story from Robert Towne is still essential viewing.
Posted Jul 29, 2024
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National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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The Motive and The Cue is everything theatre should be. With stage direction and set design that eloquently re-enforces the roots of its Hollywood royalty in residence, Sam Mendes has shaped something utterly unique.
Posted Jul 14, 2024
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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Axel F provides audiences with surprising amounts of bang for their buck and is an enjoyable return for an iconic character.
Posted Jul 11, 2024
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Tableau
(2022)
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Martin Carr
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Writer-director Stuart Howes has created something captivating with his debut feature Tableau, that delicately explores relationship dynamics. He also delivers an understated exploration of the human condition that is subtly disarming. A true triumph.
Posted Jun 26, 2024
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Atlas
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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Jennifer Lopez, Mark Strong, Simu Liu and Sterling K Brown star in Atlas. A Netflix original that might feel derivative, but still delivers some ridiculous bang for your buck action beats! Dive in!
Posted Jun 24, 2024
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Freydís and Gudrid
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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Freydis and Gudrid is an experience unlike any other. Writer-director Jeffrey Leiser has created something truly unique as he has seamlessly blended operatic excellence and arthouse aesthetics. This film is destined to become a discussion point.
Posted Jun 19, 2024
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Hit Man
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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This ultra-cool take on the assassination sub-genre, finds Glen Powell on top form as Gary Johnson. A full-time teacher and part-time undercover operative who masquerades as a hitman. Be sure to check this out on Netflix sooner rather than later.
Posted Jun 17, 2024
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The Sound of Violet
(2022)
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Martin Carr
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Despite a film that trades in cliches, embraces archetypes and is unapologetic in its exploitation of genre tropes, The Sound of Violet is a rom com which punches above its weight and includes a call to arms on an important contemporary issue.
Posted Jun 11, 2024
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The Seductress from Hell
(2025)
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Martin Carr
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The Seductress from Hell lacks the courage of its convictions and wastes an intriguing premise by undermining any initial tension. Preferring instead to focus on social commentary and water down horrific elements, which is what audiences really wanted.
Posted Jun 09, 2024
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Guy Friends
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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Guy Friends proves to be an incisive look at contemporary relationships, merging stylistic elements from early Woody Allen and Neil LaBute. Writer-director Jonathan Smith adds notes of his own to this beloved sub-genre, aided by a grounded ensemble cast.
Posted May 31, 2024
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Love Lies Bleeding
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian and Ed Harris brings this rough and ready revenge thriller to life with some solid central performances. Writer-director Rose Glass moves on from Saint Maud to gives audiences something truly audacious. Enjoy!
Posted Apr 24, 2024
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Argylle
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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This overly elaborate spy romp from Matthew Vaughn may have a star-studded cast of character actors, but barely does anything original in its extended running time. Not even Henry Cavill can save Argylle from mediocrity.
Posted Apr 20, 2024
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Vengeance Trail
(2006)
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Martin Carr
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This Stephen McCurry and Josh Seat indie Western has a lot more going for it than audiences might think at first glance. Heavily influenced by Sam Peckinpah and leaning into the traditions of this genre, Vengeance Trail has much to recommend it.
Posted Apr 19, 2024
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The Manifestation
(2024)
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Martin Carr
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The Manifestation is a low key indie thriller that digs deeper than audiences might like, vanishing down a rabbit hole that never gets fully explained. Featuring some solid performances from Inbar Lavi and Jack Kesy, this film deserves a big audience.
Posted Mar 23, 2024
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Late Night with the Devil
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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Late Night with the Devil features a career best performance from David Dastmalchian as Jack Delroy. An American late night chat show host, who invites something horrific to join him live on air for Halloween.
Posted Mar 16, 2024
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Mickey Hardaway
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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Writer-director Marcellus Cox has created something truly special with Mickey Hardaway. Contemplative, thought-provoking and consistently character driven, this low budget indie gem hits hard, hits home and keeps on coming.
Posted Mar 02, 2024
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All of Us Strangers
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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In a contemporary tale for our time, writer-director Andrew Haigh pulls together an exceptional ensemble cast to take a deep dive into relationships as seen through the eyes of two disconnected people in need of comfort.
Posted Jan 16, 2024
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How to Ruin the Holidays
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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How to Ruin the Holidays is let down by a thin premise that almost instinctively undermines some strong performances. There is something supremely average about the whole endeavour, that even a solid cast can't salvage.
Posted Dec 07, 2023
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As We Know It
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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Packed with moments of pathos and lifting liberally from the Edgar Wright playbook of zombie romcoms, As We Know It works wonders with its limited canvas propped up by performances that lean into the ridiculous premise.
Posted Dec 04, 2023
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May December
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore lock horns in this small town melodrama, that see-saws between intimate character study and intriguing love triangle, propelled along by powerhouse performances.
Posted Nov 18, 2023
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4/5
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David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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This uplifting story of triumph over adversity puts friendships front and centre, as David Holmes recounts his struggles since his life changing accident on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
Posted Nov 15, 2023
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4/5
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Fingernails
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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This refreshingly honest take on relationships with a unique sci-fi edge rests squarely on the shoulders of Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White in one of the more compelling love triangles put on film.
Posted Nov 07, 2023
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4/5
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The Pigeon Tunnel
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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This intriguing documentary puts spymaster general David Cornwell front and centre, as Oscar winning filmmaker Errol Morris looks to shed some light on the life of best-selling author John le Carre under the spotlight.
Posted Oct 31, 2023
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3/5
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Vacation Friends 2
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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After this lacklustre debacle John Cena might want to reconsider his Vacation Friends, just in case someone somewhere is thinking third time lucky.
Posted Aug 30, 2023
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3/5
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Window Seat
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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Worth experiencing for the potential that AI represents in cinema, Window Seat may not be perfect, but writer director Hooroo Jackson has definitely broken new ground with this intriguing piece of work.
Posted Aug 21, 2023
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4/5
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They Cloned Tyrone
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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This slick Blaxploitation homage from writer director Juel Taylor is an absolute joy, which casually mashes up sci-fi staples and cool 70s vibes into a ice-cold concoction worth catching. Jamie Foxx, John Boyega and Teyonah Parris are on blinding form.
Posted Jul 19, 2023
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4/5
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The Out-Laws
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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This tried and tested premise is bolstered by some surprisingly performances from Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin. If only Adam Devine was a match for them in this refreshing twist on Meet the Parents.
Posted Jul 07, 2023
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3/5
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Nimona
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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This average animation from Annapurna Pictures is lifted by performances from Chloe Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed.
Posted Jul 03, 2023
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4/5
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Prisoner's Daughter
(2022)
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Martin Carr
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Built on the foundation of two powerhouse performances from Brian Cox and Kate Beckinsale, Prisoner's Daughter proves to be a solid relationship drama worth seeking out.
Posted Jun 26, 2023
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4/5
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Extraction 2
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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Chris Hemsworth cuts a bloody swathe through innumerable bad guys as Tyler Rake, in this high octane sequel which feels like a live action Call of Duty.
Posted Jun 17, 2023
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3/5
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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
(2023)
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Martin Carr
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Combining forces against a planet killer to defend their adopted home, Optimus Prime and his mechanized cohorts ensure that this latest entry in the Transformers cannon entertains and emotes in equal measure.
Posted Jun 09, 2023
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