Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter, Joseph Bennett, Emma Thompson, Prunella Scales, Adrian Ross Magenty, Jo Kendall, Anthony Hopkins, James Wilby, Jemma Redgrave | Written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala | Directed by James Ivory E.M. Forster is best known for classics like A Room with a View (1908), Howards End (1910), and A Passage to […]
Stars: Adam Bash, Lukas John, Faith McCoy, Paul Ogletree, Oscar Rockwell, Jared Hasmuk, Scot Scurlock | Written and Directed by Charlie Steeds Charlie Steeds – the mind behind Escape From Cannibal Farm, The Barge People and Winterskin – returns with his latest slice of creature-feature mayhem, albeit one that’s been quietly lobbed onto Tubi with […]
Stars: Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Córdova, Vladimir Sokoloff, Mikhail Rasumny, Fortunio Bonanova, Eric Feldary | Written by Dudley Nichols | Directed by Sam Wood Ernest Hemingway’s work has been adapted for the screen countless times, but few films capture his depth as powerfully as 1943’s For Whom the Bell Tolls. In […]
Stars: Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Lydia Peckham, Colin Hanks, Richard E. Grant, John Slattery | Written by James Vanderbilt, Jack El-Hai | Directed by James Vanderbilt A story about the complexity of international law, the evil humanity is capable of, and a deep psychological study into what kind of personality could create a […]
Stars: Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Lesley Sharp, Douglas Hodge, Jake Shears, Mat Hill, Anthony Welsh | Written and Directed by Harry Lighton Adapted from Adam Mars Jones’ short story, Box Hill, there is one question that a few people will have about Pillion, and that is regarding what the title means. For those unaware (which […]
The new StudioCanal Agatha Christie Collection brings together four of the most iconic big-screen Christie adaptations, each newly restored in 4K, and seeing them presented with such care is a reminder of how essential these films are to the golden age of British murder mysteries. Murder on the Orient Express (1974) remains the crown jewel: […]
Stars: Kristine Rose, James Jackson, Ruth Collins, Frederick Lewis, Maurice Dupré, Kristin Cuadraro, Laura Gemser | Written by Rossella Drudi | Directed by Joe D’Amato By the late 1980s, Italy’s once-booming exploitation scene was running out of steam. The glory days of grindhouse imports and sleazy genre gold were fading fast, but Joe D’Amato wasn’t […]
Stars: Kyle Marvin, Dakota Johnson, Michael Angelo Covino, Adria Arjona | Written by Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin | Directed by Michael Angelo Covino Screwball comedies have been a staple of cinema since its earliest days. People have always gravitated toward stories that make them laugh; it’s an essential escape, a momentary lift that can […]
Stars: Eva Hamilton, Marco Reese Maldonado, Mark Francis, Dan Grogan, Ruth Martinez, Bill Hitchcock, Carl J Grasso, Terry Kiser | Written and Directed by Buddy Cooper Much like other slasher movies of the era, the original The Mutilator felt like a much bigger deal here in the UK – mainly due to this country’s ridiculous […]
Stars: N’kone Mametja, Deoudoné Pretorius, Darron Meyer, Daniel Janks, Damien Wantenaar, Gia Capouya, Robyn Scott | Written and Directed by Jem Garrard Takeout marks Jem Garrard’s return to Tubi mayhem, and honestly, thank the streaming gods. After the deliriously fun Slay, Garrard swerves back into the “diner of doom” sub-genre, a space that’s quietly having […]
Stars: Tomoyo Harada, Ryoichi Takayanagi, Yukihiro Takahashi, Toru Minegishi, Miyoko Akaza | Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi Cult Epics have been on a roll lately, consistently delivering Blu-ray releases of exceptional quality. The most recent titles we covered were Nobuhiko Obayashi’s His Motorbike, Her Island and School in the Crosshairs, both standout examples of the label’s […]
Stars: Leticia Dolera, Ana Polvorosa, Omar Ayuso, María León, Lucía Díez, Mariola Fuentes, Carolina Rubio | Written by | Directed by Eduardo Casanova After winning the Main Competition at Fantastic Fest 2022 with La Pietà, writer/director Eduardo Casanova returns with another genre tale that is rooted in human frailty. Silencio follows three stories set across […]
Stars: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Colman Domingo, Bethany Weaver, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang | Written by Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox | Directed by Jon M. Chu For a story that’s so critical of “black and white” perceptions, Wicked: For Good‘s reviews have been incredibly polarised. It has […]
Stars: Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Damon Herriman, Mia Morrissey, Karl Richmond, Jack Kenny, Francesca Waters, Aljin Abella | Written and Directed by Michael Shanks We all know a couple who seem joined at the hip, unable to spend time apart from each other. That effectively describes the central pairing of Together; school teacher Millie (Alison […]
Stars: Jorma Tommila, Richard Brake, Stephen Lang | Written and Directed by Jalmari Helander Breath-takingly violent Finnish WWII action flick Sisu became a sleeper hit in 2022, seemingly coming out of nowhere and delighting legions of genre fans in the process. Now director Jalmari Helander and stoic star Jorma Tommila are back, with an enjoyable […]
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Noah Jupe, FKA Twigs, Isla Johnston, Souheila Yacoub, Pinelopi Markopoulos, Orestis Paliadelis, Elena Topalidou, Manolis Mavaromatakis | Written and Directed by Lofty Nathan Nicolas Cage stars as Jesus’ adoptive father Joseph in The Carpenter’s Son, a mix of Biblical drama, coming-of-age movie and religious horror from Egypt-born, British-raised writer-director Lofty Nathan. Unfortunately, […]
Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Josh Gad, Billie Lourd, Anthony Carrigan, Alex Winter | Written by Michael M.B. Galvin | Directed by Alex Winter Adulthood is a darkly comic suburban thriller that pairs Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario in one of the more unexpectedly sharp indie films of the year. Directed by Alex Winter and written by […]
Stars: Tim Key, Tom Basden, Carey Mulligan | Written by Tim Key, Tom Basden | Directed by James Griffiths For many, getting a favourite musician to play a private gig is a dream scenario. But as fan culture often has toxic results, it is understandable that this scenario could deliver an unsettling thriller akin to […]
Stars: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Busta Rhymes, CCH Pounder, Cody Rhodes, Danny Huston, Kevin Durand, Liza Koshy, Moses Jones | Written by Dan Gregor, Doug Mand, Akiva Schaffer | Directed by Akiva Schaffer In an era overflowing with reboots, revivals, and reimaginings, stepping into the role of a beloved character is no […]
Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, John Ortiz, RZA, Sharon Stone, Colin Hanks, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, Colin Salmon, Daniel Bernhardt | Written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin | Directed by Timo Tjahjanto Let’s be clear: Nobody 2 isn’t here to reflect, ruminate, or reinvent the action genre. It’s here to wreck shop. Loud, frantic, […]
Stars: Susan Priver, Pat McNeely, Ezra Buzzington, Robert Rhine, Brandon Kirk, Ginger Lynn, Lew Temple, Brinke Stevens | Written and Directed by Chad Ferrin Chad Ferrin’s Dorothea tackles the chilling true story of Dorothea Puente, the seemingly sweet elderly landlady who preyed on vulnerable tenants throughout the 1980s. It’s a case steeped in horror, manipulation, […]
