Doctor Who season one has finished airing with the Empire of Death. Beginning its ongoing relationship with Disney, the show’s relaunch has brought highs and lows that the production team will need to assess ahead of their next season. The first season of Doctor Who, with Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor and Millie Gibson as…… Continue reading Doctor Who: Season One — What went wrong?
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Inside Out 2
Set almost a decade later, Inside Out 2 revisits Riley and her emotions, Joy, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, as she enters a new chapter of her life: puberty. With a lot to say and a lot of big emotions, it fails to capture the essence of the first. Inside Out 2, directed by Kelsey Mann,…… Continue reading Inside Out 2
Haunted Mansion
Adapted from the theme park ride of the same name and acting as a remake of its 2003 predecessor, Haunted Mansion is the most faithful version to the dark ride attraction, even if it sacrifices the art of telling an enjoyable story to do so. Starring LaKeith Stanfield, the 2023 Haunted Mansion swaps Eddie Murphy’s…… Continue reading Haunted Mansion
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Hooked on a Fatigued Feeling
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 draws out its fanfare with little payoff for audiences. Before delving into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, context is needed as the film wasn’t likely to be released, held in production purgatory with director James Gunn fired following the emergence of old tweets. Gunn, who directed the previous two…… Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Hooked on a Fatigued Feeling
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a masterclass of animation and a strong contender as the best Pinocchio film. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio tells the classic story of the wooden marionette with added elements of mortality, war, and grief parcelled into this charming tale with talent including Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Finn Wolfhard, Christoph Waltz, Tilda…… Continue reading Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is Rian Johnson’s murder mystery sequel presented as pristinely layered, but is instead a dumb facade needing to be shattered to solve the contemporary murder mystery. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, shortened to just Glass Onion, directed by Rian Johnson sees the return of Daniel Craig as detective…… Continue reading Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Prehistoric Planet – Episode 2 – Deserts
Prehistoric Planet episode two Deserts excels in making the past come to life. Prehistoric Planet episode two Deserts, and episode one Coasts, were screened as part of the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival 2022 but this was written entirely by Cinamore. Prehistoric Planet directed by Adam Valdez and Andrew R. Jones continues the marvel…… Continue reading Prehistoric Planet – Episode 2 – Deserts
Prehistoric Planet – Episode 1 – Coasts
Prehistoric Planet episode one Coasts triumphs truth over fiction. Prehistoric Planet episode one Coasts, and two Desert, were screened as part of the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival 2022 but this was written entirely by Cinamore. Prehistoric Planet, produced by Tim Walker, and directed by Adam Valdez shines a natural geographic lens on the…… Continue reading Prehistoric Planet – Episode 1 – Coasts
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness directed by Sam Raimi is Marvel’s first live-action foray into the horror genre. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a visual joy to behold. Tying together threads across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first established in WandaVision, and later developed…… Continue reading Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Moon Knight Episode Three – The Friendly Type
Moon Knight episode three loses steam, my attention and hope of salvation. Moon Knight episode three doubles down on the complicated plot its previous two episodes have introduced as I hope the final three episodes aren’t an effort to get through. Lead Oscar Isaac is now Marc Spector, the American vigilante with an estranged wife…… Continue reading Moon Knight Episode Three – The Friendly Type