Review: Transformers 4: Age of lowered expectations
THIS is a piece of absolute shit. And that would have been my review had Mr. Simpson not vetoed it. Sadly, I have to inform you in some greater detail as to just how catastrophic...
Author: Daniel Abbott
Three Spanish films that define a nation
ALMODOVAR. A simple, universal word, one that has been defining Spanish cinema for over forty years. Pedro Almodovar’s films have captured the culture and the identity of Spain through a medium which is predominantly...
Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 – A beautiful sequel that holds its own
THERE is a running joke in film circles that whenever you release a sequel to a film it has to be darker as a reaction to its predecessor. This has spawned many jokes (just search...
Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
YES, MONKEYS talking is pretty dumb, let’s face it, but the Planet of the Apes franchise has always, really, been about reflecting upon ourselves. Director Matt Reeves has followed this vein and it shows: He’s...
Review: Under the Skin – Loving the alien
SOON to be released on DVD, the sense of lurking paranoia that dwells at the frozen heart of Under the Skin makes itself known in every scene. It’s a film where reality is rendered...
Review: Grace of Monaco – Diana meets its match
REMEMBER Diana? Of course you don’t. You were sensible. For the vast majority among you who chose not to suffer through the worst film of last year, Diana was a hilarious attempt to commemorate...
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