All Is True – Review
Stacked with a fitting cast, Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare biopic ‘All Is True’ has more than enough performance chops to work through its material. But is the Bard’s life story any match for his own works? Ciaran reviews.
Articles by Ciaran K. Kerr
Santa Clarita Diet: A Eulogy
Taken from us too early, Santa Clarita Diet has been cancelled by Netflix after three excellent seasons. Ciaran looks back on the series’ value as a sit-com/zombie flick hybrid and the implications of its early demise.
Avengers: Endgame – Review
It all comes down to this. ‘Avengers: Endgame’ culminates 11 years of character arcs, creative vision and spectacle. Is this the catharsis we need, or does it fall short?
Music on Film – Review
When Ciaran watched Bohemian Rhapsody, she lost some faith in film’s ability to depict the lives of famous musicians. With an easy formula for box-office success always in reach, what hope is left for the modern music biopic? The art of music documentary may hold some answers.
Hellboy – Review
Hellboy is back, but this time, he’s a different boy. And it’s directed by a different boy. And boy is it nuts. Ciaran reviews.
Dumbo – Review
The Disney reboot-machine has churned out another update of a beloved animated staple. A cold-hard cash grab, or something more special? Ciaran reviews.
Captain Marvel – Review
Captain Marvel has finally arrived on the big screen. With fan expectations split down the middle and unprecedented franchise momentum behind it, the film is poised to make a splash one way or another. Does it allay fans’ fears, or fall into a trap of its own making? Ciaran reviews.
A Dog’s Way Home – Review
How much does a film need to do when it can leverage your emotions at any moment by cutting to a shot of puppy dog eyes? Ciaran reviews A Dog’s Way Home.
Alita: Battle Angel – Review
After being in development hell for many years, ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ has finally been released to Hollywood screens. Thankfully, we had a reviewer in just the right condition to view it.
Disenfranchised with the Doctor – Editorial
After a tumultuous series 11 of Doctor Who, Ciaran outlines the glaring issues with her once beloved series, and the crucial misstep that almost made her stop watching altogether.