To The West, In Zapata Review (Visions du Réel Festival 2025)
There are few cinematic works that convincingly argue for the enduring relevance of tales. When one such film emerges, it...
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The Beginning After the End Episode 1-2 Review
Being reborn in another world is a hallmark trope of the anime genre. It feels like with each new anime...
Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Episode 1-2 Review
Uncovering that fighting games possess deep and expansive lore might sound strange to the uninitiated, who believe the way to...
G20 Review
Is there anything Viola Davis can’t do? From emotionally charged dramas and superhero spectacles to gripping action thrillers, she continues...
The King of Kings Review
It’s a strange time for faith-based cinema. Gone are the days of Ben-Hur or The Ten Commandments, epic tales from...
To Be Hero X Episode 1 Review
It could be argued that the first episode is the most crucial part of a TV series. First impressions last...
The Amateur Review
The "revenge for your dead wife" trope is a tough one to tackle, and unfortunately, James Hawes’ The Amateur doesn’t...
The Return Review
He was the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the King of Ithaca who masterminded the wooden horse of Troy, led...
Redux Redux Review (Overlook Film Festival 2025)
High-concept Sci-Fi shocker blending narrative elements of The Terminator and Groundhog Day to entertaining effect. Irene is a grieving mother...
The Last Swim Review
Sasha Nathwani’s Last Swim is a deeply moving and visually stunning coming-of-age drama that explores friendship, ambition, and the unpredictability...
Restless Review (Glasgow Film Festival 2025)
Restless sees a cake-baking empty nester locking horns with an anti-social party beast in this engrossing kitchen sink horror drama...
A Minecraft Movie Review
Video game movies have come a long way. From the original Super Mario Bros to genuinely inventive adaptations like The...
Death Of A Unicorn Review
Since when did unicorns need a makeover? Whether they’re the elegant mythological creatures from the Middle Ages or the cutesy,...
The Most Precious Of Cargoes Review
Animation’s golden age continues. After the tightest of races for the Oscar, one that culminated in the trophy going to...