An unnamed protagonist who we first meet in a monkey mask being beaten to a pulp in a boxing ring is on a mission of vengeance against those responsible for the death of his mother. Credited simply as “Kid” (Dev Patel) we will watch him work his way up to a final rampage against those … Continue reading Monkey Man
Welcome to my review of film in 2022. If you want to see my top 30 films of the year you can quickly scroll down, otherwise I was just going to share a few thoughts first. Personally I have found the year to be rather middling in quality. The opening and closing months included the … Continue reading 2022 – Year In Review – Film
Demon brothers Wendell (Keegan Michael-Key) and Wild (Jordan Peele) persuade the teenage Kat (Lyric Ross) to become their Hellmaiden and summon them to the world of the living so that they can build their dream theme park. Henry Selick has not directed a film since 2009 masterpiece Coraline. His latest is co-written with Jordan Peele … Continue reading Wendell & Wild
OJ Hayward (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) make a frightening discovery at their horse ranch in the remote Californian hills. Jordan Peele’s previous films Get Out and Us were thoroughly brilliant and best experienced with as little knowledge of their content as possible. Nope is no different and keeps Peele’s 100% record … Continue reading Nope
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