Missing Link Review – Masses Of Style, Moderate Substance (Rating: 7/10)

Despite their consistent critical acclaim and cult affection, Laika is a studio that seems to get surprisingly little mainstream love. Coraline has gotten its fair share over time, but Kubo and the Two Strings received very little attention for being, in my opinion, one of the best films of 2016, and Paranorman is often brought into conversations on the most underrated animations in recent years. As a longtime fan, … Continue reading Missing Link Review – Masses Of Style, Moderate Substance (Rating: 7/10)

Pixar SparkShorts Triple Review: Kitbull, Smash and Grab, and Purl

Though I do love most of Pixar’s early releases (Monster’s Inc being my personal favourite), I think everyone can agree that the shorts are where some of the studio’s best work can be found. Beginning with The Adventures of Andre & Wally B and continuing up to the Oscar-winning Bao, these shorts have remained consistently critically acclaimed, and are one of the most defining elements of seeing … Continue reading Pixar SparkShorts Triple Review: Kitbull, Smash and Grab, and Purl

Leaving Neverland Review – A Brutal Account Of Child Sexual Abuse

TW: Sexual Abuse and Paedophilia Despite the ongoing allegations of abuse that have been leveled at celebrities from Kevin Spacey to Bryan Singer over the past few years, the hard to refute proof that Michael Jackson abused young boys still comes as a shock to the system. The reactions across the board have been intense, to say the least – from people absolutely despising him, … Continue reading Leaving Neverland Review – A Brutal Account Of Child Sexual Abuse