Reviews Archive
Pretty Red Dress (2023), Director Dionne Edwards, BFI, 4.5****: Matthew Alicoon
A nuanced piece about expression, gender and identity.
Beau is Afraid (2023), Director Ari Aster, A24, 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
How on earth does Ari Aster's brain work?
Fast X (2023), Dir Louis Leterrier, Universal Pictures, 4****: Matthew Alicoon
The laws of gravity are pushed to new heights.
Evil Dead Rise (2023), Director Lee Cronin, StudioCanal, 3.5***: Matthew Alicoon
A rise up in story but a rise down in scares.
God's Creatures (2023), Directors Saella Davis and Anna Rose Holmer, A24, 4.5****: Matthew Alicoon
Can A24 keep Paul Mescal?
Pearl (2023) vs Scream VI (2023), Slasher of the Week: Matthew Alicoon
Two slashers fight it out. Read to see my horror film of the week.
Close (2023), Director Lukas Dhont, MUBI, 4.5****: Matthew Alicoon
An impactful mediation on a longtime friendship.
Women Talking (2023), Director - Sarah Polley, Universal Pictures International, 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
A masterful examination into previous tragedies.
The Whale (2023), Director - Darren Aronofsky, A24, 4****: Matthew Alicoon
Has Brendan Fraser just locked his Oscar win?
Missing (2023), Directors - Will Merrick and Nick Johnson, Sony Pictures Releasing, 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
The 2023 thriller to beat.
Unwelcome (2023), Director - Jon Wright, Warner Bros. Pictures, 4****: Matthew Alicoon
Baffling, Befuddling, Bewildering, Bonkers, Bizarre
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2023), Dir Laura Poitras, Neon, 4.5****: Matthew Alicoon
An extensive examination into universal issues.
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), Dir James Cameron, 20th Century Studios, 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
Do not bet against James Cameron.
Violent Night (2022), Dir Tommy Wirkola, Universal Pictures, 3***: Matthew Alicoon
2022's Die Hard Rip Off
Blonde (2022), Dir. Andrew Dominik, Netflix, 4**** Reviewed by Dana Archer
A masterclass of acting and harrowing.
An exciting new film project - anyone for crowd funding?
A real focus on mental health.
Nope (2022), Dir Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures, 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
The modern day Jaws?
Elvis (2022): Dir Baz Luhrmann, Warner Bros. Pictures, 5*****: Dana Archer
A beautiful tribute to the King of Rock N roll.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Dir Joseph Kosinski, Paramount Pictures, 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
A tremendous return to Top Gun that will stand the test of time.
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022), Dir Daniels, A24, 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
A film that makes paying taxes and laundry particularly intriguing.