Many of the reviews for Mad God inevitably focused on trying to describe one of “the … Letters forwarded from Hell: The cruel comedy of Phil Tippett’s Mad GodRead more
Analysis
Neverending ending: Spinal Tap II is good fan-service but will create few fresh converts
Sometimes, old bands find it hard to play the hits: they want to show they still … Neverending ending: Spinal Tap II is good fan-service but will create few fresh convertsRead more
The Flourishing of Love (2025) – 3 stars
Director: Myra Bax Writer: Myra Bax Cast: Vicu Bazan Szelest & Jasper Koopmans Running time: 5 … The Flourishing of Love (2025) – 3 starsRead more
Weapons, and the enduring horror of metaphor
2025 has seen a number of rather facile attempts to suggest the problem with modern horror … Weapons, and the enduring horror of metaphorRead more
Nosferatu, and unsated appetites in an age of repression
With Nosferatu (2024), Robert Eggers has given us an insight in to what a woman’s sexual … Nosferatu, and unsated appetites in an age of repressionRead more
Pretty good, and then some: Jon Bois and the art of the ‘visual article’
At a glance, Jon Bois’ body of work is so eclectic that it’s hard to bind … Pretty good, and then some: Jon Bois and the art of the ‘visual article’Read more
Otets, and a treatise on the composition and conflicts of freedom
Otets is billed as a “poetic-philosophical documentary” – and while the trappings of each one of … Otets, and a treatise on the composition and conflicts of freedomRead more
War of the Worlds reflects a studio system desperate to connect with a digital generation
With superhero fatigue here to stay, and video games having delivered catastrophic results, Hollywood is openly … War of the Worlds reflects a studio system desperate to connect with a digital generationRead more
Concerning Violence: A film about the struggle against colonialism
Concerning Violence is a documentary made and released in 2014. It presents mainly found footage of … Concerning Violence: A film about the struggle against colonialismRead more
“What’s this music?” : the keys to an unforgettable soundtrack
Duh-duh… duh-duh… The right score makes or breaks a movie: it can build tension, emphasise a … “What’s this music?” : the keys to an unforgettable soundtrackRead more