Spookers (2017)
Telling the story of a New Zealand haunted house, director Florian Habicht nurtures the stories that blossom from the branches of this gnarled tree.
Better Watch Out (2016)
Christmas-themed thriller Better Watch Out is a killer interrogation of a particular brand of toxic masculinity.
The Perilous Path from Stage to Screen: The Successes and Failures of Una
Una is more successful suggesting the vestiges of what would have made it a successful play than replicating them.
Jigsaw (2017)
For better or worse, Jigsaw is just another Saw sequel.
Battle of the Sexes: Stone vs Carell, Man vs Woman, Freedom vs Intolerance
The (in)famous “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs is perfect fodder for a modern-day biopic.
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
While Captain Underpants is colourful, comedic and … competent, it’s just not my kinda scene.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017)
Here’s the good news – if you’re looking for a dumb, fun, switch-your-brain-off action comedy, The Hitman’s Bodyguard succeeds … provided you can subscribe to that switch-your-brain-off advice.
The Trip to Spain (2017)
You know what to expect from the Trip films, and it’s here in abundance: cheesy puns, duelling impersonations, great food, glorious landscapes.
Jasper Jones (2017)
Using an unexplained death to examine small town politics is a well-established trope. Why doesn’t it seem to work in Jasper Jones?
Hotel Coolgardie (2016)
The main message of Hotel Coolgardie turns out to be the oppressive boredom of living in the middle of nowhere.
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