The Sense Of An Ending Review
The Plot An old man enjoying the swansong of semi-retirement is distracted from his otherwise mundane and moderately happy daily existence by an unexpected letter bequeathing him a mysterious item in the will of an old acquaintance. The news triggers a profound reflection on long forgotten memories of first love and lost friends. The Good [...]
Frank & Lola Review
The Plot A driven and successful Las Vegas chef starts a romance with an aspiring young fashion designer. However the couple’s brief happiness soon begins to unravel in a downward spiral of betrayal, inner demons and shocking obsession. The Good Frank & Lola opens with an attention grabbing bang, firmly establishing a compellingly dark and [...]
42nd Street Review
The Plot In the midst of the great depression an aging diva, an overwhelmed newcomer and a perfectionist director combine forces to stage a spectacular new show Pretty Lady. Together they battle drama both on and offstage to prove that whatever happens, the show really must go on… The Good 42Nd Street is yet another [...]
City Of Tiny Lights Review
The Plot A London private detective is paid to search for a missing girl, but his routine case soon escalates into a murky web of murder and international espionage. He also finds faces form his past forcing him to revisit past personal traumas. The Good Played out on the permanently rain drenched streets of London’s [...]
Get Out Review
The Plot An African American man (Daniel Kaluuya) visits his white girlfriend’s (Allison Williams) family for the weekend. But things soon start getting spooky when her family’s hired help start acting out… The Good Writer/director Jordan Peele – one half of comedy duo Key and Peele – brings a sharp witted, spine-tingling horror film to [...]
Gleason Review
The Plot After being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, retired footballer begins to make a video diary for his unborn son. The Good Those of us in the UK may not know the name of Steve Gleason, but for America, his name is an important one. Following a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (or ALS/Lou [...]
Beauty And The Beast Review
The Plot In the familiar tale as old as time, a beautiful girl finds herself trapped in an enchanted castle with a selfish prince who has been turned into a Beast. Seizing the opportunity the castle’s magical servants try their best to fan the unlikely flames of love between the mismatched pair in order to [...]
Kong Skull Island Review
The Plot In 1973 team of explorers and soldiers travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific, unaware that they are crossing into the domain of monsters, including the mythic Kong. The Good When going into Kong: Skull Island, you may be inclined to compare it with 2014’s Godzilla of which this film is the [...]
Amy Schumer The Leather Special Review
The Plot Following a meteoric pop culture rise Amy Schumer is given a further celebratory Netflix original comedy special. The Good If you already have a Netflix subscription you don’t have to pay to watch this. The Bad Schumer’s entire special is unashamedly devoted solely to the one subject, herself. Obviously it’s not uncommon for [...]
Logan Review
The Plot In 2029 following the demise of the X-Men and with just vanishing traces of Mutants in the world time has finally caught up with virtually indestructible hero Wolverine. Now an old man himself Logan is hiding away by the Mexican border with a senile Charles Xavier. But when he crosses paths with a [...]