Joker: Review

“I used to think my whole life was a tragedy, but now I realise, it’s a comedy” – Arthur Fleck Rating – ★★★★ How do you make a movie about a character such as the Joker, who was already given such an ace portrayal years before? Well, you don’t try and replicate it for a […]

It Chapter 2: Review

“For 27 years, I’ve dreamt of you. I craved you. Oh I’ve missed you! Waiting for this very moment. TIME TO FLOAT.” – Pennywise Rating – ★★★½ 2017 saw Stephen King’s It being brought to the big screen for the first time. Thanks to Andy Muschietti’s handling of the material, the movie was a huge […]

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Review

Rating – ★★★ Very few directors have managed to form such an impressive, culturally impactful catalogue of movies like Tarantino. In his first two movies alone, he showcased his talent not only as a director but also as a writer. Since then, despite some bumps along the way, he has become one of the finest […]

Yesterday: Review

Rating – ★★★½ Since watching Yesterday (…yesterday), I have been making my way through The Beatles lengthy but incredibly timeless discography, which is quite something as I’ve never been a big fan of their music, but Danny Boyle’s latest piece of work makes you really understand the cultural footprint they left in the world of […]

The Lion King (2019): Review

Rating – ★★★ Before going into this movie I had to think about what I wanted out of it. Of all the ‘live action’ remakes of these classic Disney movies so far, The Lion King is the first that I had a real connection with from my youth. I’ve always considered 1994’s The Lion King […]

Point Blank: Review

Rating – ★½ If you are part of the small population of people that felt the need to see the Falcon and Crossbones of the MCU team up in a gritty action thriller, then Netflix has what you’re looking for. If like me, you aren’t exactly bothered about this partnership, then the level of expectation […]

Shaft (2019): Review

Rating – ★ A character that was born in the 70’s with Richard Roundtree as the lead and reimagined back in 2000 with Samuel L. Jackson. John Shaft is a NYC private investigator that likes to do things his own way. The type of man who will shoot first and ask questions later. My first […]