2023 review

Embers (2023) Review

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 by Kieran Judge

Christian Cooke’s 2023 feature ‘Embers’ breaks down our understanding of therapy and mental illness, achieving a short, sharp shock that lingers in the mind. Review by Kieran Judge.

Saltburn (2023) Review

Posted on November 20, 2023November 29, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Emerald Fennell has done it again. ‘Saltburn’ (2023) is like a Shakespearean episode of ‘Skins’ with a dash of ‘Succession’, and Barry Keoghan offers a special performance. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Dream Scenario (2023) Review

Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Guest

Kristoffer Borgli’s ‘Dream Scenario’ (2023) seems like a dream scenario for star Nicolas Cage, and is an effortlessly watchable and compelling film in its own right. Review by Rob Jones.

Poor Things (2023) Review

Posted on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Emma Stone stars as Bella, a remarkable creation formed by the hands of Willem Dafoe’s Doctor, in Yorgos Lanthimos’ most laugh-out-loud funny movie to date. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

The Killer (2023) Review

Posted on November 9, 2023November 22, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

David Fincher offers one of 2023’s best films in ‘The Killer’ starring Michael Fassbender, a thriller that deserves to survive the plight of the Netflix algorithm. Review by Mark Carnochan.

How to Have Sex (2023) Review

Posted on November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 by Guest

Molly Manning Walker’s ‘How to Have Sex’ (2023), winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes, is a film about sex and consent thankfully absent of the male gaze. Review by Gala Woolley.

Wingwomen (2023) Review

Posted on November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 by Guest

Mélanie Laurent directs and stars in ‘Wingwomen’ (2023), a Netflix Original buddy actioner reminiscent of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’. Review by Rob Jones.

Bottoms (2023) Review

Posted on November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

Emma Seligman’s ‘Bottoms’ (2023) is a hilariously violent teen sex comedy co-written by co-star Rachel Sennott. This is a memorable satire that packs a punch. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) Review

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

The long-awaited film adaptation of ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ (2023), starring Josh Hutcherson in a haunted family fun restaurant, proves fan service can only get you so far. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Hit Man (2023) Review

Posted on October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by Leoni Horton

Glen Powell stars and co-writes ‘Hit Man’ (2023), from ‘Dazed and Confused’ director Richard Linklater, “one of the most fun and original movies in years”. Review by Leoni Horton.

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