Vox Lux describes itself as “a 21st century portrait” in its credits, but I’m still unable to decide if that is a portrait of its pop diva protagonist, fame or of our entire society. It is a film that manages to feel entirely superficial and shallow at the same time as it seems to be … Continue reading Vox Lux

Starting in 1904 in idyllic countryside, John Tolkien, his brother and mother are moved to Birmingham by their priest following their fathers death. Shortly after they are orphaned and are found another home with a well off host. This biopic then follows Tolkien’s formative years intercut with his time in the Somme during World War … Continue reading Tolkien

On the eve of high school graduation Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) realise that they might have focused a little too hard on academics and not enough on partying. Especially as all those who took it easy are getting into college anyway. Determined to prove they can party as hard as they study … Continue reading Booksmart

When the newspaper Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) works for is bought out by Rupert Murdoch like Parker Wembley (Andy Serkis) he quits his job in protest. In an effort to cheer him up his best friend Lance (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) takes him to an exclusive party where he sees the girl who babysat him as … Continue reading Long Shot

Infinity War ended with the “snap” and the anticipation to Endgame for Marvel fans has built to an absolute frenzy. What I absolutely can not talk about is any plot outside of what we have seen in the trailer and it’s pleasing to say that everything in the trailer happens very early in the film, … Continue reading Avengers: Endgame