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THE GUILTY: Lives on the (Phone) Line
THE GUILTY: Lives On The (Phone) Line

Gustav Möller’s The Guilty is compact but crushing single-room drama successfully secures our emotional and visceral involvement whilst quite boldly moving into some genuinely dark areas.

HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER "Your Funeral" (S5E1): Solid Episode, Disappointing Premiere
HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER “Your Funeral” (S5E1): Solid Episode, Disappointing Premiere

Distinctively reminiscent of the show’s first season, with it looking to unfold on a case-of-the-week style basis, How To Get Away With Murder’s season premiere is taking one step back, hopefully, in order to take multiple steps forward.

ASSASSINATION NATION: An Ugly Film For Ugly Times

A hard pill to swallow, Assassination Nation is a blunt, antagonistic, but masterful film, guided by a director who can so easily weave in between political horror, social injustice, dark comedy, and teen comedy.

POLTERHEIST: A Film That Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth For All the Wrong Reasons
POLTERHEIST: Leaves A Bad Taste In Your Mouth For All The Wrong Reasons

Polterheist fails to succeed as a comedic or horrifying film, finding no progression of plot but rather further perpetuates racism, misogyny and homophobia.

SLICE: Chance The Rapper's Film Debut Is A Stylish But Disappointing Mess
SLICE: Chance The Rapper’s Film Debut Is A Stylish But Disappointing Mess

Despite the attempt to be original with a subtly spooky fogginess, Slice is a sluggish creation, doling out little bits of plot information at an unhurried pace.

WHITE BOY RICK: Lacks The Moxie Of Its Inspiration
WHITE BOY RICK: Lacks The Moxie Of Its Inspiration

The saying goes that the story writes itself, but White Boy Rick shows that even the best tales can be crafted into a boring, listless film.

A SIMPLE FAVOR: Yummy Mummies make an ugly mess
A SIMPLE FAVOR: Not That Sexy, Clever Or Cool

Paul Feig’s latest, A Simple Favor, sees him unshackle himself from his comedy ties – unfortunately, the result is a subpar Gone Girl wannabe.

Is MARA Scary Enough to Keep Us Awake?
MARA: Scary Enough To Keep Us Awake

With a minimal budget, Mara will satisfy an audience that enjoys jitters, with just enough scares that as you leave the theatre you might dread your next bout of sleep paralysis.

THE KING OF THIEVES: Bland British Crime Caper
THE KING OF THIEVES: Bland British Crime Caper

Not bad but rather bland, The King of Thieves is too simply constructed to fully capitalise on its solid cast and compelling true-life crime story.

OZARK Season 2: An Explosive Sophmore Season that Lives Up To Expectation
OZARK Season 2: An Explosive Sophomore Season That Lives Up To Expectations

Ozark’s sophomore season lives up to both critic and viewer expectations with a complex web of storylines and characters intricately placed to be the visual chess board TV has been waiting for.

YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-of-Age Crime Thriller Possibly Staggered By Passion
YARDIE: A Powerful Coming-Of-Age Crime Thriller Staggered By Passion

Yardie is loaded with Idris Elba’s enthusiasm, but feels decidedly less confident in the wake of other recent directorial debuts.

THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree
THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS: A Less Than Joyful Killing Spree

With its clichéd and unoriginal plot, The Happytime Murders proves the era of puppets for adult entertainment may not be as effective as it once was.

TRIAL & ERROR: LADY, KILLER: S2E9 & E10: Wraps Up Everything With Charm & A Dash Of Murder
TRIAL & ERROR: LADY, KILLER: S2E9 & E10: Wraps Up Everything With Charm & A Dash Of Murder

This season of Trial & Error has been a wonderful ride, utilizing its talented cast throughout a season of twists, turns, and laughs.

BLUE IGUANA: A Blood-Splattered Action Comedy
BLUE IGUANA: A Blood-Splattered Action Comedy

Blue Iguana is a fun throwback to 80’s action crime movies, aided by fantastic performances and a punchy script.

BRIJ MOHAN AMAR RAHE: A Mean-spirited, Semi-Entertaining Black Comedy

Though Brij Mohan Amar Rahe may be funny and entertaining at points, it mostly comes across as unpleasant to watch and unintentionally muddled.