Film in 500: Suzume Review

Certificate: PG Writer & Director: Makoto Shinkai Production: Aniplex, CoMix Wave Films, East Japan Marketing & Communications Inc., Kadokawa, Lawson Entertainment, Story (II), Toho Company, Voque Ting Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Platform: Theatrical Release (Subtitled Version Watched & Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! I've been a Makoto Shinkai fan since the incredible, heart-wrenching romance … Continue reading Film in 500: Suzume Review

Film in 500: Violet Evergarden: The Movie Review

Certificate: 12A Director: Taichi Ishidate Writer: Kana Akatsuki, Reiko Yoshida Production: ABC Animation, Animation DO, Bandai Namco Arts, Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, Rakuonsha Distributor: Netflix, Anime Limited Platform: Viewed on Blu-ray, with Japanese Audio and English Subtitles Release Date: Out Now! Yes, I cried (obviously). Whilst the Violet Evergarden anime delivered on the promise of … Continue reading Film in 500: Violet Evergarden: The Movie Review

My Top Ten Films of 2022: #5-#1

It's time for Part 2 of my top ten films of 2022! In this post, I'll be talking about my top five picks from the last 12 months of films. For my choices from #10-#6, you can see that part of the list at this link! As usual, a quick clarification of my rules for … Continue reading My Top Ten Films of 2022: #5-#1

My Top Ten Films of 2022: #10-#6

Another year ends, another year begins - and as is routine, that means it's time for my annual Top Ten Films list! Just like other years, I'll be going through my favourite ten films of the last year, split across two articles. Before we get into my choices, here's a quick clarification of how my … Continue reading My Top Ten Films of 2022: #10-#6

Film Reviews! Avatar: The Way of Water, White Noise, & The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Hi! It's 23rd December, somehow - it feels like as you get older, the more the holidays seem to creep up on you out of nowhere. I actually managed to be pretty organized this year, getting gifts sorted ahead of time. In the midst of all that, some big films have been coming out - … Continue reading Film Reviews! Avatar: The Way of Water, White Noise, & The Miseducation of Cameron Post

The Woman King, Ticket to Paradise, & Smile: Film Review Round-Up!

Hi! After a bit of a lean spell in late Summer, the cinemas are getting busier again as they prepare to cash in on Halloween movie season. So, we're starting to see horror releases such as Smile, but there's also plenty coming out for fans of other genres! In this round-up of my reviews for … Continue reading The Woman King, Ticket to Paradise, & Smile: Film Review Round-Up!

The Original Star Trek Films, Watched & Reviewed!

For so much of my life, Star Trek has been a gap in my knowledge. I'd seen the recent Kelvin timeline films and the first season of Discovery, but had never watched the iconic original cast stories or any of the other shows. However, I recently finally took the plunge and bought a Blu-ray boxset … Continue reading The Original Star Trek Films, Watched & Reviewed!

Catching Up On Horror: Jordan Peele & The Thing(s)

Hey there, I hope you're doing well! In terms of films, I've been watching quite the mix of old and new in various genres. Something I've only recently dived into more has been horror. For a long time I've been turned off by it (I'm not a big fan of body horror and gore in … Continue reading Catching Up On Horror: Jordan Peele & The Thing(s)

Film in 500: Nope Review

Certificate: 15 Writer/Director: Jordan Peele Production: Universal Pictures, Dentsu, Monkeypaw Productions, The Government of Canada Income Tax Credit Program Distributor: Universal Pictures International (UPI) Platform: Theatrical Release (Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! Jordan Peele's newest feature film Nope is a captivating slow-burn of sci-fi/horror spectacle - and it'll leave you debating the plot long after … Continue reading Film in 500: Nope Review

Film Review Round-Up: Prey, Bullet Train, & More!

Hey everyone, I hope you're having a fab weekend! As outlined in my recent Blog Update catch-up, there are a bunch of new films I watched in the last month - and in this post, I'm going to run through my overall thoughts on each one! These range from a bright new animated DC story … Continue reading Film Review Round-Up: Prey, Bullet Train, & More!