Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
One of Japan’s most infamous directors is Takashi Miike. Having directed over 100 films, ranging from his horror masterpiece Audition...
Robert Ewing
Rob is a freelance film critic and writer who specialises in Anime and Asian cinema. I have adored film since a young age, having watched films that were far too old for me, such as RoboCop, Die Hard, and Hot Tub Time Machine, to discovering the heights of foreign cinema through films like Headhunters and Battle Royale.
Growing up with such a diverse catalogue of films that I cherished sparked my desire to discuss them. This passion eventually led me to become a reviewer. Dissecting films, speaking to filmmakers I admire, and showcasing the best of Asian and anime cinema is how I live my best and truest life.
The Last Photograph Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
When you think of loud, unapologetic maximalist filmmakers, Zack Snyder is probably the first to come to mind. From his debut, remaking...
Paradise Lost Review (2026 Toronto International Film Festival)
Yeon Sang-ho is pumping out films left, right, and centre these days. This is his fourth film in the last...
Inherit Review (2026 Toronto International Film Festival)
Horror is a genre like any other, riddled with clichés and tropes that can make a project feel inherently formulaic....
Ah Girl Review (2026 Toronto International Film Festival)
I think many people never truly had a ‘normal’ childhood, especially since normal is entirely subjective. For some, it means...
The World Before Review (2026 Toronto International Film Festival)
Teenage love and desire are complex, and they often feel like a strangely taboo subject within film and television. The...
Viva Carmen Review (2026 Toronto International Film Festival)
Viva Carmen reframes one of the most important operas of all time. Opera as an art form has existed for...
The Assassin(s) Review (2026 Toronto International Film Festival)
Freedom of the press is a core pillar of a healthy democracy; without truth, governments and corporations can control the...
The State of Us Review (2026 Edinburgh Film Festival)
A directorial debut that focuses on life and the inevitability of death is a bold choice for a first feature....
Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution Review (2026 Edinburgh Film Festival)
Pat Tate is back in Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution, the seventh instalment in the true-crime franchise. The moral debates...
Hope Review (2026 Edinburgh Film Festival)
Despite Hope being only his fourth feature, the latest film by auteur Na Hong-jin arrives with enormous expectations. His debut,...
Sheep In The Box Review (2026 Edinburgh Film Festival)
Hirokazu Koreeda is one of Japan’s most prolific directors, and his first film of 2026, Sheep in the Box, should...
Lioness Season 3 Review – Another Solid Season For Taylor Sheridan’s Spy Series
Taylor Sheridan, the king of Paramount+ entertainment, is back with the third season of what seems to be his least...
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How To Game The System Review
I’m experiencing isekai fatigue. Much like how my interest in superhero projects has fallen off a cliff, the same applies...