Film reviews: The Running Man, Keeper
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man remake stars Glen Powell, mixing high-energy action and nostalgic flair while missing modern political relevance.
By Francisco Silva - 8 min read
Film review: F1: The Movie
Brad Pitt steers the wheel in this entertaining crowd pleaser that sometimes feels like a throwback to classic blockbusters. The product placement can be distracting,…
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Book review: Audition
Katie Kitamura’s new novel is a puzzling, and compelling story that continues to explore the themes of marriage she introduced in her previous work.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
Film review: Dangerous Animals
A deranged Jai Courtney stands out in this effective Ozploitation film that merges the subgenres of shark and serial killer features together.
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Film review: Ballerina (plus ticket giveaway)
Ana de Armas replaces Keanu Reeves in the cult franchise that figures out if it can survive without its main star.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film review: The Phoenician Scheme
Wes Anderson’s 12th film is not trying to convince detractors but please his fans. The cast is the expected. The charm is the same. It…
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Film review: Universal Language
A series of vignettes set in a Canadian Manitoba where Farsi is the main language, with an homage to Abbas Kiarostami via a whimsical Wes…
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Film review: La Cocina
Beautifully shot and often kinetic, this loose adaption of Arnold Wesker’s play is a bit uneven, but what it does well, it does really well.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film review: The Wedding Banquet (Plus Sydney Film Festival giveaway)
A remake of a classic Ang Lee movie updates its theme to the demands and reality of 2025
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film review: Thunderbolts* (plus ticket giveaway)
The latest Marvel film signals what we all know – in spite of the talented people around it, the franchise lost its heart and brain…
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Book review: Twist
Collum McCann’s new novel is an compelling thriller set in the world of “underwater cable repairs” that remains with its reader for a while.
By Vincent Barry - 3 min read