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Tag: ★★★★★

A top-rated film or television episode/season that comes highly recommended by the reviewer.

Film Review Retrospective

THE THIRD MAN (1949)

A pulp novelist travels to shadowy, post-war Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend...

by Conall McManus 2nd September 20242nd September 2024
Film Review Retrospective

HALLOWEEN II (2009)

Laurie Strode struggles to come to terms with her brother Michael's deadly return to Haddonfield, Illinois; meanwhile, Michael prepares for another reunion with his sister.

by Devon Elson 28th August 202428th August 2024
Film Review Physical Media

Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years (1921-27)

This collection captures the duo’s earliest (mis)adventures on screen…

by Conall McManus 28th August 202428th August 2024
Film Review Retrospective

MONTY PYTHON’S LIFE OF BRIAN (1979)

Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.

by Conall McManus 14th August 202413th August 2024
Film Review Retrospective

CALIFORNIA SPLIT (1974)

When a casual gambler befriends a professional one, he begins to mirror his life and sinks deeper and deeper into the sleazy world of gambling...

by Lance Li 6th August 20247th August 2024
Film Review Retrospective

THE MASK (1994)

Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask.

by Devon Elson 25th July 202423rd July 2024
Film Review Retrospective

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… (1989)

Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.

by Conall McManus 20th July 202420th July 2024
Film Review Physical Media

WITHNAIL AND I (1987)

In 1969, two substance-abusing, unemployed actors retreat to the countryside for a holiday that proves disastrous.

by Alexander Boucher 8th July 20248th July 2024
Film Review Retrospective

THE WILD BUNCH (1969)

An ageing group of outlaws look for one last big score as the "traditional" American West is disappearing around them.

by Conall McManus 24th June 202424th June 2024
Film Review Retrospective

CHINATOWN (1974)

A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.

by Conall McManus 20th June 202420th June 2024
Film Review Retrospective

AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME (1999)

Dr Evil is back and has invented a time machine that allows him to go back to the 1960s and steal Austin Powers' mojo...

by Devon Elson 12th June 202411th June 2024
Film Review

I SAW THE TV GLOW (2024)

Two teenagers bond over their love of a supernatural TV show, before it is mysteriously cancelled.

by James Y. Lee 17th May 202417th May 2024
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