Solidly performed dramatic piece of 1950s American culture. While a photographer finds himself riding with an American biker club, he interviews Kathy, a young woman also swept up into the club. She finds herself involved with Benny, a man who wants nothing more than to ride with the club.But when the club expands with more…
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Review: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
The beginning of a new era is a slow one. Following the events of War of the Planet of the Apes, Caesar’s reign is ancient history. Generations have come and gone, and now apes surpass humans in every regard. But the same prejudices exist, the same cruelties. Can new heroes emerge from this? Directed by…
Review: Dune – Part 2
As it was with past franchises, a second part of a narrative always feels a little… awkward. But Dune: Part 2 delivers the same quality and mystique as the first part. Following the events of Dune (2021) Paul Atreides finds himself among the Fremen, the natives of the planet Arrakis, hiding out from the Harkonnens,…
Review: Argylle
It is so flashy but ultimately tiring. An author becomes hugely popular with a series of spy novels. But when a real spy organization is threatened by the alarming comparisons to their real-life operations… she is about to go on a globe-trotting adventure of her own. Director Matthew Vaughn exploded onto the scene with Layer…
Best and Worst of 2023
2023… It has been a difficult year for me personally, and I welcomed the increase in cinema this year since the pandemic as it was a means of escapism and distraction. But it has also been a difficult year for cinema! The start of the year (in the lead up to award season) saw several…
Review: Wish
Disney’s 100 year celebration is a lukewarm affair. It is fine. Asha is a young girl living in the kingdom of Rosas, which is ruled by a sorcerer-king, and the king has the confidence of his people by storing and protecting their greatest wishes. But Asha is soon to discover that the king isn’t all…
Review: Gran Turismo
It lacks a certain something, but is still a surprising true story! Nissan motorsports joins forces with Sony PlayStation’s Gran Turismo developer to train gamers into real race car drivers. Jann Mardenborough is one such gamer, but does he have enough to turn dreams into reality? Gran Turismo is an unusual video game “adaptation”, in…
Review: Dungeons & Dragons – Honor Among Thieves
A fantasy romp not seen in a long time. Constantly entertaining. Two thieves, Edgin and Holga, go on a quest to reunite Edgin with his family after a long time incarcerated. However, their world is turned upside down as a sinister plot threatens the population of The Sword Coast. Written and directed by John Francis…
Review: The Fabelmans
A profoundly moving piece that marries a coming-of-age story and a love letter to not only movie-making, but to what it is to be a creative. Jewish family the Fabelmans are as pretty as a picture for their young son Sam, and when he is first introduced to movies his life is changed forever. However,…
Review: Nope
There something Human Centipede about this… A family of horse ranchers who have a history in Hollywood, experience strange goings on in their valley after a death in the family… “Academy Award Winner” Jordan Peele, director of horror hits such as Get Out and Us, returns to the big screen with Nope, after a spell…