Category Archive: Movie Reviews

Reviewing the Scary Movies That Traumatised My Childhood (Pt. 2)

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Last Halloween we rolled out this feature, and what better time to revisit it? These are the movies that I encountered in my childhood and haunted my nightmares, revisited as a somewhat adjusted… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Knock Knock’

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Director: Eli Roth Cast: Keanu Reeves, Lorenzo Izzo, Ana de Armas Plot: Family man Evan stays home overnight while his family goes to beach to recover from an injury and work. Two girls… Continue reading

Why ‘Seven’ at 20 is Still a Perfect 10

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It’s hard to picture a list of the best cinematic thriller/mysteries of all time without including Seven.  Yet if not for the resilience of director David Fincher, the film might not have happened at… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘The Martian’

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Plot:  When a dangerous sandstorm cuts short the third manned expedition to Mars, the crew is forced to make an emergency escape. During the departure however, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is struck… Continue reading

31 Days of Halloween Films

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For those of you who like to keep a steady 31 days full of the Halloween spirit, here are just enough films to keep you going all month long! 31. The Halloween Tree… Continue reading

‘Tomorrowland’ – Good or Bad?

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Here’s the thing that drew me to watching Tomorrowland, the new movie based on a Disney theme park attraction directed by Brad Bird…the 50% it’s got on RottenTomatoes. Smack bang in the middle! It’s caught… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Before We Go’

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Directed by: Chris Evans Starring: Chris Evans and Alice Eve Plot: When a woman misses the last train out of New York, a good Samaritan musician pledges to help her get home. Review: It is a tale as… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Cop Car’

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Directed by: Jon Watts Starring: Hays Wellford, James Freedson-Jackson, and Kevin Bacon Plot: Two young boys find an abandoned cop car and go for a joy ride. Review: I have always had a soft spot for… Continue reading

Movie Review: ‘Clouds of Sils Maria’

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Directed by: Oliver Assayas Starring: Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart Plot: An aging actress is offered a part in the restaging of the play that made her famous. Review: In this partially meta story, Juliette Bincohe… Continue reading

Beer and a Movie Marathon

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We are lucky enough to live in a day and age, where the greatest drink known to man is readily available in a variety of styles and variations. Of course I am talking… Continue reading