Concrete Land Review (2026 Locarno Film Festival)
Stories of displacement and exile, insofar as there’s war of any kind, flood the news, and they clutch at one’s...
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Tony Review: A Complex, Tasty Biopic
In Kitchen Confidential, the late Anthony Bourdain pulled no punches in describing his teenage self. He was, put simply, “badly...
Don’t Say Good Luck Review – A Charming Netflix Coming-Of-Age Comedy
When I first saw a trailer for a film starring Sunny Sandler about a group of students putting on a...
The End Of Oak Street Review: A Monster Helping Of Fun
It’s a brave writer/director who decides to make a new version of a favourite movie, especially when it’s a much-loved...
Lady Review – Sian Clifford Shines In Poignant, Biting Mockumentary
Lady follows narcissistic aristocrat Lady Isabella after she hires a documentary film crew to record her life in her extravagant country...
Reacher Season 4 Review – A Knockout Return for Reacher
This season of Reacher is epic; I’m talking epic in every sense of the word. They have taken this show to...
The Days Off Review (2026 Locarno Film Festival)
It's summertime, and everything around Bego seems in hibernation. The vibes have turned heavily sleepy; a dry spell is cast...
Sicko Review (2026 Fantasia Film Festival)
Azamat (Ayan Utepbergen) is down on his luck. He owes money everywhere, resulting in a painful beating, and has just...
Sunny Dancer Review: Bella Ramsey Shines In Moving, Joyful Drama
Can a movie about teenagers with cancer really be considered feel-good? With Sunny Dancer, the answer is yes. Writer-director George...
Review – Our Hero Balthazar (Digital Release)
If ever there was a movie for our time, it is Our Hero, Balthazar. The film, directed by longtime Safdie...
Nimrods Review: A Wild Green Day-Inspired Road Trip
What would you do if you were told you were opening for your favourite band? Nimrods, a coming-of-age road trip...
Revolutionaries Never Die Review (2026 Locarno Film Festival)
There are some filmmakers whose work shines wider than their own self-proclaimed brilliance. Oftentimes, they cultivate their private ideas like...
Sterling Point Review – A Refreshing Take On The Coming of Age Genre
Sterling Point is the new coming-of-age TV drama from Megan Park, writer and director of brilliant indie comedy My Old Ass and...
Hunt For The Wilderpeople (10th Anniversary) Review
Taika Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople presents a boldly original voice and one that's filled with an offbeat humour, real...