KINDS OF KINDNESS

A “triptych fable” that delves into themes of control, power, and abuse, entwined through the use of repeat actors. Jessie Plemons, Margaret Qualley, and William David portray different characters in each segment. The tone is dark, weird, and unsettling. As a statement on how far people will go to fulfill their ambitions, this film pushes […]

WOLFS

Two “fixers”, played by Brad Pitt and George Clooney, are thrust into a reluctant partnership when a district attorney’s hotel jaunt with a young man (Austin Adams) goes awry, resulting in what appears to be a fatal incident. Accustomed to handling matters independently, Pitt and Clooneys characters frequently clash, engaged in a relentless cycle of […]

MAXXXINE

It’s the 1980’s in Los Angeles and adult entertainment actress Maxxxine Minx (Mia Goth) lands a leading role in a B-grade horror movie. Right when she begins filming, her friends start to be murdered one by one, and she realises her life is in jeopardy. Is the culprit the notorious Night Stalker or someone from […]

BLINK TWICE

Zoe Kravitz makes her directorial debut with this captivating thriller, which stars her real-life fiancé, Channing Tatum. The film revolves around a billionaire who invites a group of women and some male friends to his private island for a vacation. As the women enjoy their getaway and soak up the party atmosphere, they begin to […]

THE SUBSTANCE

In her return to leading lady status, Demi Moore excels as Elisabeth Sparkle, an ageing actor and tv aerobics star. On her 50th birthday, she jumps at the invitation to try a treatment that creates a younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley as Sue.) She soon finds out that if it sounds too good to […]

SPEAK NO EVIL

James McAvoy leads the cast in this English-language version of the 2022 Danish film of the same title. During their vacation, two families (each with a young child) form a strong connection. However, when one family accepts an invitation to stay at the remote farm of the other, they soon discover that not everything is […]

TRAP

M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film stars Josh Harnett as Cooper, AKA ‘The Butcher’, a serial killer who takes his young daughter to a concert, only to find that the police have cordoned off the exits in their search for him. While the premise may sound intriguing, the execution falls flat with wooden acting, a lack […]

REBEL RIDGE

Former Marine Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) embarks on a quest for vengeance after a group of corrupt police officers, led by Chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) steal his cousins’ bail money. The build-up of tension constantly ebbs and flows, leaving you hopeful for an epic Police vs Richmond confrontation … but (SPOILER ALERT) Richmond never […]

A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE

When hospice resident Samira (Lupita Nyong’o) takes a day trip to New York City with other patients, she finds herself in the middle of an alien invasion. The aliens track humans though sound and stalk the city from end to end, killing wantonly. This prequel to the two ‘Quiet Place’ movies shows the arrival of […]

THE UNION

Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry team up in this apparent ‘explosive espionage action comedy.’ Despite its impressive descriptors, it’s actually a total trash bag. The attempts at humour miss the mark, resulting in a 1 hour and 49-minute-long unfunny joke you’ll be begging to see the end of. The performances are overcooked and the storyline […]