When it was first announced that Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet were teaming up to make a table tennis sports comedy-drama for A24, intrigue was immediate, coupled with genuine uncertainty. It was a pairing of talent and subject matter that felt bold, unexpected, and thrillingly left of centre. What could a ping-pong movie from the […]
All the money brings Glen Powell plenty of problems in yuppie-thriller ‘How to Make A Killing’
Glen Powell is a busy man of late, not only has he been turning heads at the recent Golden Globe, but he’s currently shooting the second season for his hit football series Chad Powers, and he’s also been very busy with scheming and stylish new thriller, How to Make a Killing, and more money, more […]
’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ – Review
The bleak future of Britain in 28 Years Later may be ruled by the infected, but it’s the fractured, feral remnants of humanity that deliver the franchise’s most chilling horrors. That truth is driven home, brutally and without mercy, in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the much-anticipated sequel to Danny Boyle’s ferocious return to […]
Maggie Gyllenhaal unleashes a storm of punk rock horror with ‘THE BRIDE!’
“The dead have something to say… and I’m saying it.” Ready yourself for a whirlwind explosion of monsters, chaos and the golden age of film noir horror, as Maggie Gyllenhaal dials up the volts and delivers an utter livewire with THE BRIDE! her punk rock resurrection tale of death and the afterlife as she jolts […]
‘Hamnet’ – Review
Sometimes a piece of cinema comes along that does more than simply tell a story — it reaches inside you, takes hold, and refuses to let go. By the time the final image fades and the screen drifts to black, you are left quietly undone, emotionally spent, and deeply moved. Academy Award® winner Chloé Zhao’s […]
‘Anchor Me: The Don McGlashan Story’ – Review
As one of New Zealand’s most prolific and beloved songwriters and musicians, Don McGlashan stands as a true original. Across decades, he has carved out a singular, self-determined path through the country’s musical landscape, remaining fiercely true to his artistry while creating songs and albums that have become woven into the fabric of the Kiwi […]
‘The Night Manager’ – Season Two – Review
The mere promise of Tom Hiddleston’s return as the cool, haunted espionage operative Jonathan Pine was enough to set pulses racing. Ever since it was announced that The Night Manager would return for a second season, anticipation has simmered at a near-boiling point. Now, nearly a decade after its original debut, John le Carré’s sleek, […]
‘The Pitt’ – Season Two – Review
When The Pitt exploded onto HBO Max screens, it did so with the force of a trauma alarm going off at full volume. Raw, relentless, and emotionally devastating, the medical drama became the defining television event of 2025 — sweeping awards and earning praise for its unflinching portrayal of modern healthcare professionals and the brutal […]
‘Sentimental Value’ – Review
When it comes to the contemporary tastemakers shaping modern cinema, Norwegian filmmaker Joachim Trier stands as one of the medium’s most distinctive and compelling voices. With each new project, Trier continues to captivate audiences through works that thoughtfully explore memory, place, emotion, and personal context. Following his triumphant The Worst Person in the World, he […]