5 stars
The beautiful black beating heart of British comedy
Withnail and I is a 1987 British cult comedy classic, written and directed by Bruce Robinson (How to Get Ahead in Advertising) and loosely based on his own experiences.
It is now firmly embedded in the consciousness of the nation, with the appallingly creepy Uncle Monty and the legendary (but almost certainly…more
Cert PG | 98 mins
4 star fun filled insect based whodunnit.
Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow is a 2022 animated Spanish children’s adventure mystery film, with an original screenplay from Rocco Pucillo. Directed by Julio Soto Gurpide (My Beautiful Dacia, Radiophobia), it is presented here with an English dub and is coming to UK cinemas from 21st June 2024, courtesy of…more
Cert 15 | 99 mins | 2024
4 star harrowing horror/thriller.
The Sacrament is an American found footage horror, written and directed by prominent horror filmmaker Ti West (Pearl, X). Originally released in 2013, it is produced by Eli Roth (Hostel, Thanksgiving).
With a host of new special features, it will be available on Limited Edition and Standard Blu-ray from 24th June 2024, courtesy of Second Sight Films.
“Maybe New…more
Cert 15 | 95 mins | 2024
3 star solid possession horror.
The Exorcism is a 2024 American supernatural horror film, written by M.A. Fortin (The Final Girls) and Joshua John Miller (The Mao Game), who also directs.
It is coming to UK cinemas from 21st June 2024, courtesy of Vertigo Releasing.
“Forgive me Father for I have sinned. It has been forty years since my last confession. I had…more
Cert PG | 108 mins | 2024
4 star restoration of an intelligent and riveting wartime drama.
The Small Back Room is a 1949 British romantic thriller, written and directed by the brilliant team of Michael Powell (Peeping Tom, The Queen’s Guards) and Emeric Pressburger ( Gone To Earth, Night Ambush). It is based on the 1943 novel of the same name by Nigel Balchin (Mine Own Executioner).
It…more
Cert 12 | 116 mins | 2024
4 star slick and satisfying rom-com.
This Time Next Year is a 2024 British romantic comedy film, based on the novel of the same name by Sophie Cousens, who also adapted it for the screen. It is directed by Nick Moore (Wild Child) who worked as an editor on Notting Hill, About a Boy and Love Actually, influences which are clearly…more
Cert 15 | 101 mins | 2024
4 star fun and quirky throwback to the 80s.
Lisa Frankenstein is a 2024 American comedy horror film, written by Diablo Cody (Juno, Tully) and directed by Zelda Williams in her impressive feature directorial debut.
It is available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from 3rd June 2024, courtesy of Mediumrare Entertainment.
“I can never, ever talk about it Lori, for personal and…more
