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....
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.
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...
Martial Law: Lo Wei’s Wuxia World Review (Eureka Entertainment)
Lo Wei is a legendary Hong Kong director and actor; his work on The Big Boss and Fist of Fury...
Ghost in the Shell Review (Prime Video): A Faithful But Divisive Return
When people think of Ghost in the Shell, what typically springs to mind is the opening credits: the green numeric...
Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie Review
Nirvanna the Band the Show The Movie is the brainchild of Matt Johnson and Jay McCarroll, this is an artistic,...
Dear You Review
Migration is a hot-button issue in 2026, as it seems to be every year. Migration is a normal part of...
The Furious Review
The Furious is directed by one of the most influential figures in contemporary action cinema, Kenji Tanigaki. Although his name...
The Enduring Mystery of Angel’s Egg
Mamoru Oshii is unequivocally one of the most important and influential creators in all of anime. His work has transcended...
Girlfriends Review
Love and acceptance shouldn’t be such a topical and controversial issue in 2026. This perspective comes from someone born and...
Cruel Tale of Bushido Review (Eureka Entertainment)
Subservience to a greater power is something we all experience, even as we strive to be the masters of our...
Interview: Kensuke Sonomura On Crafting the Action Of The Furious
When it comes to East Asian action cinema, two names stand firmly at the forefront of the genre: Kenji Tanigaki...