Wild Rose Review – A Star Is Born, This Time More Truthfully (Rating: 8/10)

In the UK, particularly under the reign of the now-crumbling Conservative Party, the current attitude towards the working class runs the gamut from a patronizing use of the ‘poverty aesthetic’ to genuine hatred and vitriol. While the wealthy of this country are able to get away with bizarre and scandalous activities, the poor are held to such an unreasonable standard that deigning to purchase anything … Continue reading Wild Rose Review – A Star Is Born, This Time More Truthfully (Rating: 8/10)

Avengers: Endgame Review – A Sweeping Sendoff For The Franchise (Rating: 8/10)

(This review is free of major spoilers) As a critic, it’s incredibly tough to talk about Avengers: Endgame in a way that genuinely critiques the film, putting aside fan culture, dramatic reactions, and any surrounding controversies. This is a task you must undertake to review any film, but in this case, when the movie in question is being referred to as a ‘cultural event’ and a … Continue reading Avengers: Endgame Review – A Sweeping Sendoff For The Franchise (Rating: 8/10)

The Perfect Date Review – By The Numbers, As Expected Netflix Romcom (Rating: 5/10)

Much like A24’s ownership of Lucas Hedges and Timothee Chalamet, I feel as though Netflix has decided that Noah Centineo is simply too profitable to let escape their virtual clutches. Since starring in the surprisingly decent To All The Boys I Loved Before, the 22-year-old has become a genuine teen heartthrob, thirsted after by enough people to have gathered over 16 million Instagram followers. It’s understandable … Continue reading The Perfect Date Review – By The Numbers, As Expected Netflix Romcom (Rating: 5/10)