Force of Nature – movie review
An ostensibly by-the-book police procedural, Force of Nature nevertheless has a few surprises that give
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Resistance – movie review
Marcel Marceau was regarded as the world’s foremost mime artist. But I dare say many
Black Water: Abyss – movie review
A mildly interesting, D-grade creature feature, Black Water: Abyss concerns a marauding crocodile in an
Litigante – movie review
A series of fine performances led by Carolina Sanín highlight the Colombian drama Litigante. Silvia
23 Walks – movie review
23 Walks promised much but delivered little. It ends up being scenic but manufactured pap
Love Sarah – movie review
A largely predictable romantic drama, Love Sarah centres around three generations of women who go
Calm with Horses – movie review
The Irish drama-thriller Calm with Horses features a brutal but poignant script, skilful feature directorial
The Vigil – movie review
A man haunted by his past is forced to face his demons in the slow-moving
The Personal History of David Copperfield – movie review
A ripping yarn and a grand adventure, The Personal History of David Copperfield delighted me.
The Current War – movie review
The Current War concerns the development of the electric light. But that prosaic premise belies