features
James Gunn’s ridiculously entertaining Peacemaker is full of kick-ass rock and gleeful crassness
Peacemaker is a pretty heartfelt character study. With swearing, violence and sex.
18 Jan
features
Singing the praises of the original West Side Story, one of the great films of all time
An eminently rewatchable movie that positively explodes with emotion. Even if you don’t like musicals.
21 Dec
features
The best, most memorable (and most messed up) horror anthology segments
Favourite individual segments from horror anthology films over the years.
04 Oct
features
Celebrating the sweet and uncynical joy of Parks and Recreation
Across seven seasons, Parks and Rec minted a whole new era of comedy stars.
17 May
features
Zack and Deborah Snyder tell us about their new cut of Justice League
Includes discussion of a brand-new scene shot for the movie.
22 Mar
features
Revisiting the sadistic brilliance of Final Destination 2, which is now on Netflix
A hilariously sadistic parade of some of the greatest death scenes ever committed to screen.
13 Jan
features
We’re loving what The Mandalorian season 2 is bringing to the Star Wars universe
Dominic Corry checks in on everybody’s favourite masked-up man of mystery. Yes, this means some spoilers.
24 Nov
features
5 reasons why Better Call Saul is better than Breaking Bad
With just one season left, has Better Call Saul outshone its predecessor?
01 May
reviews
Home Before Dark balances a dark worldview with the perspective of a child
The new Apple TV+ series seeks to balance a darker worldview with the perspective of a child.
10 Apr
features
Amblin It Up With Amazing Stories on Apple TV+
Spielberg’s mid-’80s anthology series gets a 21st-century streaming makeover.
07 Mar
features
We talk to Tarantino, DiCaprio, Pitt and Robbie about Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood
It’s the film everybody’s been talking about, from a certain director named Quentin Tarantino.
23 Jul
features
RIP Mad magazine and its detail-obsessed movie fanaticism
Our resident Mad man Dominic Corry reflects on the mag’s demise.
05 Jul
features
Jordan Peele tells us about Us: “I’ve always had a doppelganger fear”
“The Oscar was a crazy moment and it actually freed me up.”
22 Mar
features
Joe Manganiello on Rampage and being a nerd in a giant’s body
Dominic Corry sat down with Manganiello in Los Angeles recently to discuss Rampage – and found out he wrote a D&D script?!
11 Apr
features
Flicks talks to the stars of Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
Dominic Corry recently got to speak to Jamie Bell, Annette Bening and Peter Turner himself in Los Angeles.
27 Feb
reviews
Review: Fans Should be More Than Satisfied by ‘Pitch Perfect 3’
Once again this sequel is driven forward by the considerable charm of its principal cast and their irresistible musical mash-ups.
28 Dec
reviews
Review: There is Fun to be Had in ‘The Greatest Showman’
Many of the set-pieces have considerable energy and entertainment value in the moment, but the overall experience fails to leave much of a lasting impression.
28 Dec
reviews
‘The Last Jedi’ Review: Most Unpredictable ‘Star Wars’ Film in 37 Years
Star Wars fans old and new are guaranteed to have an absolute blast.
14 Dec
reviews
Review: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Benefits From Winning Lead Performances
A breezy, funny film about serious subject matter, Battle of the Sexes benefits from some winning lead performances and the admirably light touch of co-directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine). This was always going to be about more than just the actual tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, but […]
27 Sep
features
Interview: The Inimitable David Lynch on new ‘Twin Peaks’
Asking David Lynch questions is a lot like staring into an abyss. Although Lynch is considerably more verbose than your average abyss, the answers he provides are invariably not the ones that were sought or expected, yet they tend to exist on a more casually profound level than the questions. Dominic Corry got the chance […]
22 May
reviews
Review: ‘Snatched’ is Reminiscent of Forgotten ’80s Comedies
This light mother/daughter action comedy, arriving just in time to miss Mother’s Day, is rendered palatable by the charm of its two leads, but fails to justify itself as anything beyond a generic platform for their talents. Amy Schumer is in full command of her comedic voice, and she makes the most out of a […]
17 May