Early Man – Review
Aardman animation Early Man breaks no new ground, but the simple humour and creativity in juxtaposing modern sports culture with ancient history is enough to keep the film feeling vital throughout.
Articles by Richard Houlihan
Shape of Water Wins at 90th Oscars
The 90th Oscars have come and gone—this time without a hitch—and Del Toro’s fantasy romance came out on top with Best Picture. Richard sums up the action.
The 90th Oscar Nominations
The film world’s Superbowl is fast approaching, and Richard couldn’t contain his excitement. Read his nominations reactions here.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – Review
Violent, profane and unpredictable on its surface, Three Billboards has the requisite depth and heart to pull off a believable drama with outlandish comic style.
Darkest Hour – Review
Darkest Hour is an effective portrayal of Winston Churchill’s rise to power, though it might more accurately be described as an exhibition of Gary Oldman’s uncanny ability to sink into a role.
Independent Spirit Awards: Nominees
The nominations for the 33rd Independent Spirit Awards were announced, and Richard got excited. Here are the results of this fan-girling.
What Are the Disaster Artist’s Oscar Chances?
We want to see Tommy Wiseau sit among the stars at the Oscars ceremony. Richard Houlihan, our resident awards obsessive, discusses the chances of ‘The Disaster Artist’ to bring in a statue.
Only the Brave – Review
Wreathed in flames but not overly flashy, Only the Brave provides a measured and touching tribute to the real-life firefighters behind the tale.
Paris Can Wait – Review
Eleanor Coppola’s fiction film debut tackles hard-hitting issues such as spontaneous vacations through France, eating lovely food, and generally having a pleasant time.
Una – Review
Stage adaptation Una’s treatment of the high-impact issue of sexual abuse is thematically compelling and well performed, but how well does it survive the transition from stage to screen?