The most genuinely interesting question lawyer thriller Naked Singularity compels from viewers is how in the hell so much talent made such a messy piece of entertainment. Naked Singularity is never quite sure what kind of movie it wants to be. Part Raising Arizona, part philosophical mindscape with the weird, violent ambition of similarly-awkward The…

The biggest worry with Oscar-winner Nicolas Cage is you never know which chameleon performance you’re going to get. For every Leaving Las Vegas or Adaptation comes a low-rent actioner or D-list sci-fi tilt. For every Face/Off or Con Air comes a Wicker Man. So I went into his film Pig with low expectations, and I…

This little indie film from writer-director Sabrina Doyle is one of the most resonant, surprising films to come out in 2021. Doyle infuses this film with a quiet beauty that absolutely envelopes the film, even when it threatens to push into melodrama territory. We open on grizzled Wayland coming out of prison. His first night…

From hyped production company Shogun Films comes British gangster flick Nemesis. Along with the film, there’s a book and soundtrack release, and this one’s making a big splash. And yet, one wonders why in the world anyone would bother making such a huge deal out of an absolutely dreadful piece of art in the first…

If you’re looking for a wild good time and some great kung-fu action sequences, it really doesn’t get much better than The Paper Tigers. It follows three former kung-fu prodigies who have abandoned their teacher. Now in their 40s, washed up and out of top form, they face a new challenge in the wake of…

Disney’s new live-action adventure, Jungle Cruise, is based on a theme park ride, and sometimes the script is so flimsy the film feels like it. Jungle Cruise is a ton of fantastic, bombastic and beautiful style, but one wonders what might have happened if there was a bit more substance. For instance, Pirates Of The…

North Hollywood follows typical coming-of-age beats as it tells a familiar story, but it does it was a class and absolute joy for the story of its characters it’s hard to resist. Set in the beautiful Los Angeles neighbourhood of North Hollywood, it follows Michael, a young man with dreams of professional skateboarding. He’s trapped…

It’s not often a documentary takes an unflinching look at its subject. Things tend to be glossed over, or stories that paint the person in an unflattering light are kindly omitted. And yet, For Madmen Only: The Stories Of Del Close feels entirely difficult and authentic, as well as endlessly loving of the conflicted, troubled…

M. Night Shyamalan continues to be one of the most polarizing working directors in the industry. His craft and sense of storytelling sometimes feels unmatched. Other times, it’s like watching a slow-moving narrative train wreck. Fortunately, for all of our sake, his new offering Old is a bit more Unbreakable and a bit less Lady…

This story of Creation Records, the wonderful little independent label that could in Britain, is a fun little tale, even if it isn’t too much more. Responsible for signing bands like Oasis, My Bloody Valentine, Primal Scream and dozens of other artists, they went from a scrappy little business to hugely influential in music. The…