A Dangerous Method

A Dangerous Method

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Normally with Cronenberg we’re deep into psychosis, subjectively, down in the dirty of our subconscious and nightmares. Here we’re in therapy.

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Young Adult

Young Adult

By Lisa Keddie

As coming-of-age stories go, Reitman and Cody’s Young Adult is a stone-cold sobering one of sheer brilliance, packed with ironic laughs and painful honesty.

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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark

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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is a decent attempt at recapturing an archaic horror tale but fails to deliver.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

By Lisa Keddie

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy matures at its own deliberate pace in a marvellous recreation of sharp 70s style and growing anxiety, fitting of Le Carré’s work.

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Troll Hunter

Troll Hunter

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When you consider its concept you could almost stand up and give the air a nice congratulatory round of applause

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Cowboys & Aliens

Cowboys & Aliens

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The real tragedy is with all that talent, money and good-will, Favreau has failed to make a satisfying or sufficiently fun B-movie.

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Final Destination 5

Final Destination 5

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Full of little nods and clever touches, Final Destination 5 is easily the best film in the franchise, retaining the edge of the first film without neglecting the rest of its predecessors.

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Attack the Block

Attack the Block

By Lisa Keddie

Attack The Block is right on trend in British cinema now, with Cornish as the new style king lapping up the movie-world adulation.

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Insidious

Insidious

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Insidious is an absurd, poorly acted film that will still make you shriek like a little girl, despite your better instincts.

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Julia’s Eyes

Julia’s Eyes

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If the thought of eyeballs coming into contact with any dangerous substance, blade or needle fills you with abject horror, then this film is definitely not for you.

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