It has been 10 years since I first got one of my film critiques published. While … Dead Labour and Dark ShadowsRead more
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Five ‘horror’ films to make you die of laughter this Halloween
Year after year, ‘spooky season’ becomes more of an event for the wider population. In a … Five ‘horror’ films to make you die of laughter this HalloweenRead more
When will the dead rise again?
It is strange that with something truly apocalyptic in the air in the last couple of … When will the dead rise again?Read more
Jordan Peele’s Nope takes aim at the ‘Spielbergian’ exploitation of suffering
The response to horror auteur Jordan Peele’s latest, deliciously unpredictable creation, stands out from his previous … Jordan Peele’s Nope takes aim at the ‘Spielbergian’ exploitation of sufferingRead more
Beast: too good to be so-bad-it’s-good
As I’ve said before, we critics often have a bad habit of wanting to prove we … Beast: too good to be so-bad-it’s-goodRead more
Morbius: The Film That Killed Itself and Then Its Own Meme Too
Studio executives don’t understand memes, and they really ought to accept as much. 2006’s Snakes on … Morbius: The Film That Killed Itself and Then Its Own Meme TooRead more
Saturday Matinees Preview: Dark Room (2021)
Director: Vahid Aalam Writer: Sadeq Hedayat Cast: Vahid Aalam, Alireza Darani, Hosein Zohdi Running time: 15mins … Saturday Matinees Preview: Dark Room (2021)Read more
Saturday Matinees Preview: NILO (2021)
Director: Zahra Mojahed Writer: Zahra Mojahed Running time: 12mins This year, Indy Film Library is looking … Saturday Matinees Preview: NILO (2021)Read more
A Most Tedious Man
Describing something as “boring” is a cardinal sin among critics. It is often used as lazy … A Most Tedious ManRead more
Saturday Matinees Preview: Pick (2021)
Director: Shahoo Ahmadi Writer: Shahoo Ahmadi Cast: Freydon Aliramaie Running time: 7mins Films by artists from … Saturday Matinees Preview: Pick (2021)Read more

