The Many Saints of Newark – Review
‘The Sopranos’ is a name synonymous with high-quality drama, famed for spearheading the second golden age of television. Can its prequel film, ‘The Many Saints of Newark’, recapture the magic? Ciaran reviews.
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Queen and Slim – Review
“Queen and Slim” is made spellbinding through Melina Matsoukas’ direction, but her efforts contend with sub-par writing. Is Matsoukas’ creative vision enough to outshine a hamfisted script?
Parasite – Review
Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ is a detailed and genre-defying experience that pushes into increasingly strange and compelling territory.
The Good Liar – Review
Matthew Lind was hoping to get some tips from The Good Liar about how to trick Santa Claus into thinking he deserved a new bike for Christmas. Instead, he got a British crime thriller starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, which is close enough.
Hustlers – Review
Lorene Scafaria’s ‘Hustlers’ is a surprising success—Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu star in a thrilling and empowering crime film. Ciaran reviews.
Stuber – Review
An action-comedy where a hyper-masculine bodybuilding cop teams up with a neurotic wise-ass Uber driver? Finally, a character Matthew Lind can relate to! Hopefully he makes an effort to understand the Uber driver too.
The Refuge – Review
An indie effort with a strong vision, Keith Sutliff’s ‘The Refuge’ strikes a distinct mood—but does it have the substance to back it up? Zaity reviews.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – Review
After two successful instalments of the 21st century’s balls-to-the-wall action franchise, does ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ satisfy our urges or jump the gun?
The Trouble with You – Review
Kelsey reviews French rom-com ‘The Trouble with You’ after its screening at the Alliance French Film Festival. Does this tale of crime and corruption prove a fertile ground for its particularly European comedic tone?
The Mule – Review
Clint Eastwood reprises his usual role of Korean-war veteran embroiled in a crime gang in his latest ‘The Mule’. Worth a watch, or just a reminder to watch ‘Gran Torino’ instead?