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24 years after Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze took to the waves in Kathryn Bigelow’s adrenaline-fuelled action thriller, Ericson Core revisits the story of a young FBI agent working undercover… Read More
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Billed as the story that inspired Moby Dick, Ron Howard’s adaptation of Nathaniel Philbrick’s National Book Award winner is a shamelessly old-fashioned sea-faring yarn recounting the true story of the… Read More
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Angelina Jolie writes, directs and stars opposite real-life hubby Brad Pitt in a strange, Antonioni-esque psycho-drama. Listen to my review Read More
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Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy star in a decidedly reimagined take on Mary Shelley’s horror classic. Listen to my review Read More
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The fourth and final instalment of the trend-setting dystopian YA adventure has a lot to live up to. How does it fare? Listen to my review Read More
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Eli Roth continues his streak of Chilean exploitation pics with this domestic slasher starring Keanu Reeves as a hapless family man caught home alone. Listen to my review Read More
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Eli Roth ventures deep into the South American jungle for this predictably gruesome but surprisingly reverent homage to the grisly Italian cannibal flicks of yore. Listen to my review Read More
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A strong central performance from Najarra Townsend and a smartly plotted script helped Contracted stand out in an increasingly crowded indie horror marketplace, but the same cannot be said for… Read More
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In his best performance of the post-Governator era, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the protective father of a teenage girl dying from an incurable virus, in a film that eschews traditional… Read More
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Johnny Depp returns to serious acting to portray Boston gangster James “Whitey” Bulger in this star-studded 70s crime thriller. Listen to my review Read More
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Arriving in perfect time for Halloween, Christopher Landon’s knowingly ridiculous horror comedy should play well to late-night crowds looking for a grotesque giggle. Read my review Read More
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The final starring role for actor Robin Williams is an uncharacteristically reserved performance in what proves a disappointing swansong for the late comedian. Read my review Read More
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Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, The Naked Prey remains the only film directed by Cornel Wilde to be widely available, a situation that based on this example, is a… Read More
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Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks join forces once again for a rip-roaring Cold War thriller, featuring a knockout performance from Mark Rylance. Listen to my review (at 08:48) Read More
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In the year when transgender culture made headlines around the world, Sean Baker’s micro-budget drama shines a spotlight on their unique experience in electrifying fashion. Read my review Read More
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Jake Gyllenhaal underwent an incredible physical transformation to play the lead role in this otherwise by-the-numbers boxing drama. Listen to my review Read More
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Denis Villeneuve directs a breathlessly tense thriller about the war against the South American drug cartels, featuring a cracking lead performance by Emily Blunt. Listen to my review Read More
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Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain star in Guillermo del Toro’s visually rich gothic romance. Listen to my review Read More
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