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Oscars 2019: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) Review

March 13, 2019March 12, 2019 Ben

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a difficult one to review. It is a movie comprised of segments; individual stories with a western theme. They vary from comedy, to drama, to the macabre and back again. Each one has it’s own … Continue reading Oscars 2019: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) Review

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Review Bonanza: Paddington 2 (2017) Review

December 27, 2018December 26, 2018 Ben

Returning to the world of Paddington is like returning to a reliable, comforting old friend. From the opening which is dramatic, sincere, sweet but funny, you understand exactly what this film is going to be: a development of the first and … Continue reading Review Bonanza: Paddington 2 (2017) Review

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Trailer of the Day: Paddington 2

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 Ben

I love trailers. I think there is a special skill to putting together a good trailer. It must capture the attention and entice an audience but give very little away so that the viewer doesn’t feel like they’ve already seen … Continue reading Trailer of the Day: Paddington 2

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Assassin’s Creed (2016) Review

January 7, 2017 Ben

Assassins Creed does resemble a video game in it’s structure. Like most video games, it is a weak, shallow narrative used to hinge impressive set-pieces and action sequences upon. Unfortunately, what works well for a video game doesn’t work well for … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed (2016) Review

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Horror Week: 28 Days Later (2002) Review

October 29, 2016 Ben

There is something about the simplicity and low-key feel of 28 Days Later which makes it so effective. This isn’t a glossy, Hollywood horror film but something much more realistic. Throughout the movie there is an impending feeling of dread as … Continue reading Horror Week: 28 Days Later (2002) Review

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The Guard (2011) Review

July 28, 2014 Ben

Brendan Gleeson feels like he has been on the fringe of a recognisable, great actor for a while now. He is a solid, go-to character actor for both British and American movies. He has put in fantastic performances in movies … Continue reading The Guard (2011) Review

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