Calvin Law reviews the big-screen remake of the famed TV series. Released in UK cinemas after a week of critical derision and financial disappointment, Seth Gordon’s Baywatch has been followed with […]
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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Review
Tanya Dudnikova reviews the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise’s ‘final adventure’. Billed as a “soft reboot”, Dead Men Tell No Tales – also known as Salazar’s Revenge – was supposed to be a […]
‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ Review
Editor Chloe Woods reviews Guy Ritchie’s take on the Arthurian legend. Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword is… Well. It’s something. It’s definitely something. Bombastic and cacophonic, […]
‘Miss Sloane’ Review
Editor Chloe Woods reviews John Madden’s political thriller, now finally released in the UK. “Were you ever normal?” Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain)’s employer asks her after an act of particular duplicity. […]
‘Alien: Covenant’ Review: Ridley Scott’s Latest Offering Takes A Darker Turn
Hebe Hamilton reviews Ridley Scott’s return to the Alien universe. WARNING: This review contains spoilers. In the second instalment of Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’ prequels, ‘Alien: Covenant’ addresses the age-old question […]
‘A Quiet Passion’ Review
Milo Garner reviews Terence Davies’ Emily Dickinson biopic. Terence Davies is one of Britain’s greatest auteurs, and one whose qualities are too often unsung. He is similar to another Ter[r]ence from […]
‘Lady Macbeth’ Review
Editor Chloe Woods reviews William Oldroyd’s feature debut. WARNING: Put your spoilers in the air like you just don’t care! (No, seriously, don’t read the midsection if you haven’t seen the film.) […]
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Review: Has Marvel Done It Again?
Fresh from the film’s European premiere, Tanya Dudnikova reviews James Gunn’s highly-anticipated sequel. When the original Guardians of the Galaxy first hit theatres almost three years ago, I’m sure I […]
‘The Handmaiden’ (Extended Cut) Review
Milo Garner reviews Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed romantic period thriller. Warning: this review is based on the extended cut of the film and contains spoilers. The Handmaiden is a perfect fit for […]
‘The Fate of the Furious’ Review
Editor Chloe Woods reviews F. Gary Gray’s eighth chapter in the Fast & Furious saga. WARNING: The night is dark and full of spoilers. I’m a little pissed off. Oh, just […]