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

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Review – The Definitive Spider-Man Story (Rating: 10/10)

I think everyone at this point agrees that the Spider-Man franchise is not one that requires another reboot anytime soon. With four actors now having played the character since the turn of the millennium, it’s fascinating to me that audiences haven’t been hit with intense Spider-Man fatigue, with many reviewers still claiming that the friendly neighborhood superpowered teen is their favourite hero by far. What’s … Continue reading Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Review – The Definitive Spider-Man Story (Rating: 10/10)

Favourite Film By A Female Director: The Breadwinner

Here’s a review of The Breadwinner that I wrote for a competition where you had to submit a review of a female-directed film. Hope you enjoy! Though released only last year, The Breadwinner has earned its place in the canon of significant cinematic contributions by female directors. Utilising multiple varieties of animation to tell its story, the film uses its unique and beautiful visual style to … Continue reading Favourite Film By A Female Director: The Breadwinner

Incredibles 2 Review: A Long Awaited and Worthy Successor (Rating: 9/10)

I still remember being five years old and eating some homemade chips from my dad before my family went out to see The Incredibles at the Star City in Birmingham, one of my earliest cinema experiences. There were certainly others before this – The Spongebob Squarepants Movie and A Series Of Unfortunate Events come to mind – but this moment stands out because it was the first time seeing … Continue reading Incredibles 2 Review: A Long Awaited and Worthy Successor (Rating: 9/10)