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Thelma and Louise Review
Thelma and Louise is a 1991 American road film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. The film stars Susan Sarandon as Louise and Geena Davis as Thelma, two friends who embark on a road trip that quickly

The bear review
The bear is a show about people that mean well but can’t seem to get their lives together. They are all cooks in a kitchen in a family restaurant in the middle of Chicago, they have to work together to

Spirited away movie review
Spirited Away is a critically acclaimed animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. It was originally released in 2001 and has since gained a cult following and widespread recognition for its artistic and storytelling achievements. Spirited

Inception movie review
Inception is a mind-bending and visually captivating film that delves deep into the realms of dreams, reality, and the subconscious mind. Directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2010, the movie has left an indelible mark on the science fiction

Alice in Borderland Review
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese science fiction thriller television series that was released on Netflix. The series is based on a manga of the same name by Haro Aso. As of my last update in September 2021, I can

The Lost Boys Movie Review
The Lost Boys is a beloved cult classic that has left an indelible mark on the vampire genre. Released in 1987 and directed by Joel Schumacher, the film presents a unique blend of horror, comedy, and teenage coming-of-age elements. Set

Guardians of the galaxy movie review
Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn, burst onto the silver screen in 2014 and quickly became a fan-favorite within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). With its blend of action, humor, and a lovable ensemble cast, this space-faring adventure

Jaws Movie Review
Jaws is a classic thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975. Based on Peter Benchley’s novel of the same name, the movie follows the story of a small beach town called Amity that becomes terrorized by a

Minimal Movie Poster Style
Minimal movie posters have gained popularity in recent years due to their simplistic and visually striking designs. Here are some benefits of minimal movie posters: While traditional movie posters often rely on star power and intricate details, minimal movie posters

My Neighbor Totoro Review
My Neighbor Totoro is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its charm, warmth, and magical storytelling. Directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, this animated film has garnered widespread acclaim since its release

The Joker Movie Review
The Joker directed by Todd Phillips and released in 2019, is an audacious and gripping film that redefines the boundaries of the superhero genre. With its unflinching exploration of mental illness, society’s failings, and the birth of a notorious villain,

Doctor Who Review
Doctor Who, the long-running British science fiction series, has captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers for over five decades. Since its inception in 1963, the show has taken audiences on thrilling adventures across time and space, introducing them to

Pulp Fiction Movie Review
Pulp Fiction movie review – directed by Quentin Tarantino and released in 1994, is a film that continues to hold an unrivalled status in the realm of modern cinema. With its non-linear narrative, iconic dialogue, and memorable characters, it has

The Prestige Movie Review
The Prestige movie review – directed by Christopher Nolan, is a mind-bending and captivating thriller that delves into the world of illusion and obsession. With its intricate storytelling, stellar performances, and thematic depth, The Prestige keeps viewers on the edge

Seven movie review
Seven, directed by David Fincher, is a masterful and gripping psychological thriller that has established itself as one of the most memorable and influential films in the genre. With its dark and disturbing atmosphere, brilliant performances, and a thought-provoking narrative,

Clarksons Farm Review
Clarksons Farm review. Clarkson’s Farm is a documentary series that follows the adventures of Jeremy Clarkson, the well-known British television presenter, as he attempts to run his own farm in the Cotswolds. Combining entertainment with education, the show offers a

Top Gun Maverick Movie Review
Top Gun Maverick Movie Review: The highly anticipated sequel to the 1986 classic, attempts to recapture the exhilaration and nostalgia of its predecessor while introducing a new generation of fighter pilots. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise reprising

Avatar The Way of the Water Movie Review
Avatar: The Way of Water is a phenomenal sequel that wisely chooses not to surpass the original in scale and instead offers a more intimate tale focusing on revenge and the struggle to be a good father whilst still delivering

The Shining Movie Review
Haunted by a persistent writer’s block, the aspiring author and recovering alcoholic, Jack drags his wife, Wendy, and his son, Danny up snow-capped Colorado’s Overlook Hotel after taking up a job as an off-season caretaker. As the hotel shuts down

Tenet Movie Review
No one could mistake Tenet as being created by anyone other than Christopher Nolan. First, it has the kind of budget that only Nolan would manage to get for an original screenplay. You can tell a lot of money has

Film review: War for the Planet of the Apes
This summer sees the release of the third installment of the new Apes series – War for the Planet of the Apes. Having been a great fan of the first two movies I was looking forward to this, but also

Film review: Trainspotting
I was pumped, not full of heroin but, with excitement to catch up with the nation’s favourite group of drug addicts, in T2 Trainspotting. I have wondered why I liked the first film so much. I was only alive for

Film Review: La La Land
La La Land is the new Damien Chazelle film that has swept the world off its feet this early 2017. It is undeniable that we can all do with a bit of escapism at the moment- to think of days

Film Review: Nocturnal Animals
It’s Nocturnal Animals review time – and to begin I bestow upon you a spoiler warning (only a mild one). With a flip of a coin I want to add that I am mainly going to ramble about my thoughts

Film Review: Jason Bourne
I’m a massive fan of the Jason Bourne trilogy, for me its up there with the Dark Knight trilogy as the best. I was skeptical going in to watching Jason Bourne because there has been such a big gap between

Review: Stranger Things
This is a New Netflix exclusive TV series that has just been released about 2 weeks ago. Archive’s review stranger things. This is one of the best shows on TV since Breaking Bad. If you like Sci-Fi / Horror /

Film Review: Insidious
Insidious is a great horror movie for people who are just starting to experience horror as a genre. With it’s relatively unknown cast and very low costing budget, Insidious has defied all odds and is now known as being one

Film Review The Grand Budapest Hotel
I’d been wanting to see the Grand Budapest Hotel for a long time but never actually got round to watching it until a few weeks ago on Netflix. This Grand Budapest Hotel is a light hearted, stylish and and very well

Film Review: The Conjuring 2
Film review Conjuring 2: I found the first Conjuring film scary, tense and very original. It scared you when you least expected it and it scared you even when you knew something was going to happen. The sequel follows the

Film Review: Deadpool
Film review Deadpool: I had waited for this film with huge anticipation ever since it had been announced, I was intrigued to see how Marvel would handle their first R rated film and It didn’t disappoint. It was non stop

Film Review: Captain America Civil War
Film Review Captain America Civil War I’m a huge Marvel fan and ever since the first Iron Man film I have been really impressed with the films that they have created. I have to say Captain America Civil War is