Tag Archives: 2018

Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Ross Birks

As robust and practical an action movie as there ever was. Fallout takes a second to ease into once you realise that, oh wait, you need to actually remember what happened in the last instalment this time around, but it soon makes … Continue reading →

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Cam (2018)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Ross Birks

Even wrapped up in a potentially problematic genre framework, Cam avoids the pitfalls that weaker films about this subject matter would fall into and succeeds as a thoroughly entertaining and effective invasion shocker. Madeline Brewer’s performance is great, managing to exude the extreme … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Ross Birks

It’s definitely fun to see Jim “Greasy Strangler” Hosking graduate into a bigger budget tier, allowing him to cast a roster of impressive top-level Hollywood comedy players while still retaining his distinctive brand of cinematic what-the-fuckery. The relentlessly forced weirdness … Continue reading →

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Blindspotting (2018)

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Ross Birks

For better or worse Blindspotting is a film totally energised by the pulse of unrest in today’s America. White cops shooting unarmed black men, gentrification, racial tensions at breaking point, shifting social attitudes and the air of political claustrophobia are all threaded … Continue reading →

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Widows (2018)

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ross Birks

McQueen had me from the first frame. Seen a lot of people wishing this was more fun – which I get – but in what world was this ever going to be Steve McQueen’s Ocean’s 8? It’s based on an 80s … Continue reading →

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Suspiria (2018)

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Ross Birks

A completely different beast to the original Suspiria but a beast all the same. Some major horror moments here that are legit nasty and upsetting, some of which I’ve never seen the likes of before. It’s a cruel world, full of screaming, … Continue reading →

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Possum (2018)

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Ross Birks

Matthew Holness’ debut is a disquieting character study anchored by a remarkable performance by Sean Harris. As Philip, Harris is something of a shellshocked stray cat, lumbering around like Frankenstein’s monster clinging to a bulging leather satchel which contains…well that … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, Colin Burstead (2018)

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Ross Birks

An impressive melange of British talent crashing into one another in the form of an acidic family dramedy, Happy New Year, Colin Burstead is peppered throughout with Wheatley’s signature deadpan wit and bubbling conflict. Things get off to a good start with … Continue reading →

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The Other Side of the Wind (2018)

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Ross Birks

A bizarre miracle of restoration and a dizzying, bleary-eyed display of Welles’ effortlessly radical technique, quite unlike anything else he attempted. Turns out he was one hell of a 70s filmmaker. This is a proper full-meal for cinephiles, absolutely punch-drunk … Continue reading →

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The Meg (2018)

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Ross Birks

While basic, The Meg is still a lot more fun and entertaining than the reviews led me to believe. Perhaps not the exact movie we were all hoping for from the concept or trailers (the shark is not big enough to eat … Continue reading →

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