Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Wes Ball, is a decent follow-up to…
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Eileen (2023) review – Thomasin McKenzie delivers a stellar performance in this deliciously twisted thriller
William Oldroyd’s deliciously twisted thriller, Eileen, mostly succeeds because of its assured direction, superb lead performances,…
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Saltburn (2023) review – Emerald Fennell’s second feature is a thrilling ride for the most part but takes a wrong turn towards the end
Emerald Fennell’s second directorial feature, Saltburn, joins the growing list of “F**k-the-rich-people” flicks that have gained…
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Leave the World Behind (2023) review – A film that is engaging for the most part but disappoints with its conclusion
Based on Rumaan Alam’s 2020 novel of the same name, Leave the World Behind, directed by…
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Napoleon (2023) review – Apart from a few spectacular action set pieces, the film is a bloated mess
Napoleon, directed by Ridley Scott, fits wonderfully as a double bill with his directorial debut, The…
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The Killer (2023) review – David Fincher delivers his most meditative and personal film to date
On the surface, David Fincher’s The Killer may seem like just another generic serial killer film,…
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The Royal Hotel (2023) review – A tense, slow-burn psychological thriller set in the Australian outback
Kitty Green’s directorial debut feature film, The Assistant (2019), was an impressive claustrophobic psychological drama that…
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) review – A remarkable achievement in animation filmmaking
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin Thompson, is a…
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