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The 50% Club

The 50% Club: The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

Full disclosure: after marathoning every Nightmare on Elm Street film ever made barring the remake, I decided to check out Wes Craven’s cannibal classic The Hills Have Eyes. Only when I went to CEX to go grab a cheap copy, I accidentally bought the noughties remake without looking – whoops. From what I’ve seen though, this is the unlikely remake that neither transcends nor disgraces the name of the … Continue reading The 50% Club: The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

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Film Reviews

Mandy Review – A Demented Takedown of Megalomanic Men (Rating: 9/10)

I’m not quite sure how to start this review, aside from saying that this film definitely isn’t for everyone. If you find Nicolas Cage’s hamminess aggravating or can’t stomach extreme gore, don’t let the high rating given in the title convince you that this movie will change your mind on either topic. Nick Cage is still batshit, and the violent situations he is placed in … Continue reading Mandy Review – A Demented Takedown of Megalomanic Men (Rating: 9/10)

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Opinions

Revisiting The Twilight Saga: A Lukewarm Defence

Without sounding too sad, instead of going out clubbing with friends, I often prefer to invite them over for bad film watching. It’s always better in a group; you have people to bounce your inevitably aggressive or incredulous opinions off of. I have found during the many times that I’ve done this that the most fun is had from a film you have genuine affection … Continue reading Revisiting The Twilight Saga: A Lukewarm Defence

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Film Inquiry Articles, Film Reviews

Film Inquiry Article: Johnny English Strikes Again Review: A New Low For British Comedy

Here’s a link to my review of Johnny English Strikes Again, a tired film with no understanding of what makes good satire. If you enjoyed this review, considering donating a coffee to me on my Ko-Fi page – every little amount helps me loads with these articles! Continue reading Film Inquiry Article: Johnny English Strikes Again Review: A New Low For British Comedy

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Film Reviews

Halloween Review – The Unlikely Horror Reboot That Doesn't Disappoint (Rating: 9/10)

Though I, like many others, have a reverence for John Carpenter’s original Halloween film, I’ve also always viewed it on some level as a little bare bones. There’s some teenagers, a masked murderer wants to kill them through various creative means, the virginal girl escapes, roll credits. To be honest, I’m more of a Freddy Krueger gal in terms of slasher films – there’s a villain with … Continue reading Halloween Review – The Unlikely Horror Reboot That Doesn't Disappoint (Rating: 9/10)

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Film Reviews

A Star Is Born Review – Devastating Romance Is An Incredible Debut (Rating: 10/10)

The basic premise of A Star Is Born truly does have the potential to be timeless: a romance between two individuals as one rises and one falls, with tear-jerking consequences. However, it would be understandable to think that remaking it not twice, but three times may remove some of its power, and render it a cliché. In an unlikely twist though, this third remake, by … Continue reading A Star Is Born Review – Devastating Romance Is An Incredible Debut (Rating: 10/10)

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Film Reviews

First Man Review – A Dizzying Examination Of Grief (Rating: 8/10)

Damien Chazelle has already built up an incredible track record so early in his life and his career. Though he is only 33 years old, he has made multiple films that frequently rank among the favourites of film fans: Whiplash and La La Land. I can’t speak for Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench, but I’ve heard good things about this feature debut as well. I say this … Continue reading First Man Review – A Dizzying Examination Of Grief (Rating: 8/10)

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