Another horror high point for 2024
“After overseeing two rock-solid Scream sequels, directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett return to the aesthetics and atmosphere of Ready or Not for another spirited, gory horror rollercoaster largely set in a singular picturesque location. In a similar vein to 2023's The Last Voyage of the” read more
“This was a fully awesome movie. Finally a movie worth watching that is entertaining from start to finish. The movie is all about a successful young”
Infectiously energetic and enjoyable
“Rich in verve and cinematic personality, 1998's Velvet Goldmine perfectly encapsulates the glam rock scene of the 1970s and is one of the most distinct and fresh-feeling musicals of the '90s. Although not explicitly based on true events, the screenplay by writer-director Todd Haynes (I'm Not There) ” read more
Haunting portrait of a fractured nation
“Alex Garland's fourth feature-film undertaking as writer and director, 2024's Civil War is his most ambitious project to date, taking inspiration from iconic war movies (particularly Apocalypse Now) to create a haunting portrait of a fractured nation. Instead of a sprawling war movie examining each ” read more
“A spy action movie from Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, Kingsman) that stars Henry Cavill has no business being as thoroughly underwhelming as 2024's Argylle. Following in the shadow of 2021's equally underwhelming The King's Man, Argylle is another overlong, plodding endeavour from the once-brilliant Bri” read more
Provocative and horrifying prequel
“Even for the most optimistic film-goers, the notion of a prequel to 1976's The Omen seems unnecessary and laughable, a shameless cash-grab motivated by commerce instead of artistic integrity. After all, with three sequels, a remake and a short-lived television series, the Omen franchise is no strang” read more