Josh Barton
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Dan Trachtenberg is a man who has earned the right to take a few risks with the Predator franchise. His work on Prey , which delivered a cla...
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"Making a Predator the protagonist is a fresh approach that works well for the film, pitting a rather inexperienced warrior against an unforgiving planet, an exciting move."
★★★★ Review | #PredatorBadlands
In cinemas November 7
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★★★★ Review | #PredatorBadlands
In cinemas November 7
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"Making a Predator the protagonist is a fresh approach that works well for the film, pitting a rather inexperienced warrior against an unforgiving planet, an exciting move."
★★★★ Review | #PredatorBadlands
In cinemas November 7
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★★★★ Review | #PredatorBadlands
In cinemas November 7
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PREDATOR: BADLANDS
Dan Trachtenberg is a man who has earned the right to take a few risks with the Predator franchise. His work on Prey , which delivered a cla...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"Making a Predator the protagonist is a fresh approach that works well for the film, pitting a rather inexperienced warrior against an unforgiving planet, an exciting move."
★★★★ Review | #PredatorBadlands
In cinemas November 7
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★★★★ Review | #PredatorBadlands
In cinemas November 7
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"It's not even ridiculous to say Indy the dog delivers one of the best performances of the year."
★★★½ Review | GOOD BOY
In cinemas October 10
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★★★½ Review | GOOD BOY
In cinemas October 10
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GOOD BOY
Directors are always looking for new ways to deliver thrills and spills in horror films. There's plenty of sub-genres, such as supernatural ...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
"It's not even ridiculous to say Indy the dog delivers one of the best performances of the year."
★★★½ Review | GOOD BOY
In cinemas October 10
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★★★½ Review | GOOD BOY
In cinemas October 10
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"Anderson's epic moves along at such a pace, never letting up to create one of the most engrossing cinematic experiences of the year."
★★★★★ Review | #OneBattleAfterAnother
In cinemas September 26
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★★★★★ Review | #OneBattleAfterAnother
In cinemas September 26
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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Every now and then, a film comes along with such fierce hype behind it that you'd have to be living under a rock to avoid it. Earlier this y...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
"Anderson's epic moves along at such a pace, never letting up to create one of the most engrossing cinematic experiences of the year."
★★★★★ Review | #OneBattleAfterAnother
In cinemas September 26
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★★★★★ Review | #OneBattleAfterAnother
In cinemas September 26
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"Bad Man is a film that fits the phrase "Here for a good time, not a long time" as it laughs and jokes its way to an underwhelming conclusion. Hard to imagine it lasting long in the memory of anyone."
★★½ Review | BAD MAN
Out now on digital download
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★★½ Review | BAD MAN
Out now on digital download
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September 22, 2025 at 5:19 AM
"Bad Man is a film that fits the phrase "Here for a good time, not a long time" as it laughs and jokes its way to an underwhelming conclusion. Hard to imagine it lasting long in the memory of anyone."
★★½ Review | BAD MAN
Out now on digital download
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★★½ Review | BAD MAN
Out now on digital download
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"After a bit of a wobbly start, things do pick up for the better when the narrative takes a darker turn. The trouble is, the film is over not long after it feels like it's getting going."
★★½ Review | #TheThursdayMurderClub
Streaming now on Netflix
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★★½ Review | #TheThursdayMurderClub
Streaming now on Netflix
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THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB
There's been plenty of iconic murder mysteries in British media over the years, from the works of Agatha Christie that have been adapted mul...
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August 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
"After a bit of a wobbly start, things do pick up for the better when the narrative takes a darker turn. The trouble is, the film is over not long after it feels like it's getting going."
★★½ Review | #TheThursdayMurderClub
Streaming now on Netflix
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★★½ Review | #TheThursdayMurderClub
Streaming now on Netflix
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"If the final three episodes are this level of quality, we are in for a season of superhero television right up there with the likes of WandaVision and Loki."
TV Review | #Peacemaker Season 2
Premiering August 21
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TV Review | #Peacemaker Season 2
Premiering August 21
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PEACEMAKER - SEASON 2
Episodes viewed: 1-5 With the arrival of Superman in cinemas this summer, it's safe to say the DCU is thriving and there's a buzz about f...
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August 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"If the final three episodes are this level of quality, we are in for a season of superhero television right up there with the likes of WandaVision and Loki."
TV Review | #Peacemaker Season 2
Premiering August 21
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TV Review | #Peacemaker Season 2
Premiering August 21
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"Weapons builds to its conclusion superbly with an intertwining narrative that never feels at risk of getting tangled up. Great performances and a sense of dread emanating from the screen make it one of the best horror films this year."
★★★★½ Review | #Weapons
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★★★★½ Review | #Weapons
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WEAPONS
Zach Cregger made a real name for himself in the name of horror with Barbarian back in 2022, and now he's back with sophomore effort, Weapo...
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August 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Weapons builds to its conclusion superbly with an intertwining narrative that never feels at risk of getting tangled up. Great performances and a sense of dread emanating from the screen make it one of the best horror films this year."
★★★★½ Review | #Weapons
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★★★★½ Review | #Weapons
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"The Fantastic Four: First Steps heralds a new era for Marvel's First Family and maybe the whole of the MCU as we know it."
★★★★½ Review | THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
In cinemas now
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★★★★½ Review | THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
In cinemas now
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
It's safe to say we haven't had a good film that has done justice to Marvel's First Family, The Fantastic Four, which seems a bit strange wh...
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July 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"The Fantastic Four: First Steps heralds a new era for Marvel's First Family and maybe the whole of the MCU as we know it."
★★★★½ Review | THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
In cinemas now
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★★★★½ Review | THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
In cinemas now
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"It's just great to see a Superman film full of so much hope again, something this day and age that will really connect with audiences."
★★★★ Review | #Superman
In cinemas July 11
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★★★★ Review | #Superman
In cinemas July 11
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SUPERMAN
James Gunn worked wonders in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and has also brought good fortune to DC...
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July 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"It's just great to see a Superman film full of so much hope again, something this day and age that will really connect with audiences."
★★★★ Review | #Superman
In cinemas July 11
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★★★★ Review | #Superman
In cinemas July 11
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"They actually put the dinosaurs front and centre of the film again and they are indeed glorious. Brought to life through some wonderful visual effects, the sense of awe is brought back to the franchise."
★★★★ Review | #JurassicWorldRebirth
In cinemas July 2
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★★★★ Review | #JurassicWorldRebirth
In cinemas July 2
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JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH
Thirty-two years ago, life found a way and Jurassic Park became one of the most iconic films of all time. To this day it remains the bluepr...
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July 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
"They actually put the dinosaurs front and centre of the film again and they are indeed glorious. Brought to life through some wonderful visual effects, the sense of awe is brought back to the franchise."
★★★★ Review | #JurassicWorldRebirth
In cinemas July 2
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★★★★ Review | #JurassicWorldRebirth
In cinemas July 2
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🚨Series 8 - Episode 11🚨
On this episode to discuss his best, worst and dream sequel is very talented Josh Barton. - @bartonreviews.bsky.social
Josh is a fantastic freelance film journalist. He has written for Filmhounds, The Peoples Movies and late great Jumpcut Online
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On this episode to discuss his best, worst and dream sequel is very talented Josh Barton. - @bartonreviews.bsky.social
Josh is a fantastic freelance film journalist. He has written for Filmhounds, The Peoples Movies and late great Jumpcut Online
pod.fo/e/2ddf61
June 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
🚨Series 8 - Episode 11🚨
On this episode to discuss his best, worst and dream sequel is very talented Josh Barton. - @bartonreviews.bsky.social
Josh is a fantastic freelance film journalist. He has written for Filmhounds, The Peoples Movies and late great Jumpcut Online
pod.fo/e/2ddf61
On this episode to discuss his best, worst and dream sequel is very talented Josh Barton. - @bartonreviews.bsky.social
Josh is a fantastic freelance film journalist. He has written for Filmhounds, The Peoples Movies and late great Jumpcut Online
pod.fo/e/2ddf61
"The level of performances are what we are used to in the franchise at this point, but it's Ana de Armas who showcases that she has what it takes to be a major action star because she kills it here as Eve."
★★★★ Review | #BallerinaMovie
In cinemas June 6
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★★★★ Review | #BallerinaMovie
In cinemas June 6
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June 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"The level of performances are what we are used to in the franchise at this point, but it's Ana de Armas who showcases that she has what it takes to be a major action star because she kills it here as Eve."
★★★★ Review | #BallerinaMovie
In cinemas June 6
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★★★★ Review | #BallerinaMovie
In cinemas June 6
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"The Mission: Impossible films would be nothing without the dedication Tom Cruise has to the role and his love of cinema - nearly thirty years since he first lit the fuse."
★★★½ Review | MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
In cinemas May 21
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★★★½ Review | MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
In cinemas May 21
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
If you haven't heard - if you haven't, you must be living under a rock - Tom Cruise is on his way to save cinemas yet again with the lates...
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May 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"The Mission: Impossible films would be nothing without the dedication Tom Cruise has to the role and his love of cinema - nearly thirty years since he first lit the fuse."
★★★½ Review | MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
In cinemas May 21
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★★★½ Review | MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING
In cinemas May 21
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"The greatest strength of Thunderbolts* is the performances from the impressive cast assembled, Florence Pugh front and centre with a fantastic performance as Yelena."
★★★★ Review | #Thunderbolts
In cinemas May 1
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★★★★ Review | #Thunderbolts
In cinemas May 1
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THUNDERBOLTS*
Now more than ever, it feels as if the MCU is at a critical point to keep people invested in the juggernaut of a franchise that once soared ...
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April 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"The greatest strength of Thunderbolts* is the performances from the impressive cast assembled, Florence Pugh front and centre with a fantastic performance as Yelena."
★★★★ Review | #Thunderbolts
In cinemas May 1
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★★★★ Review | #Thunderbolts
In cinemas May 1
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"The action comes thick and fast after that, Evans doing the lord's work again when it comes to hand to hand combat, where the film is at its absolute best."
★★★½ Review | #Havoc
Streaming on Netflix April 25
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★★★½ Review | #Havoc
Streaming on Netflix April 25
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April 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"The action comes thick and fast after that, Evans doing the lord's work again when it comes to hand to hand combat, where the film is at its absolute best."
★★★½ Review | #Havoc
Streaming on Netflix April 25
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★★★½ Review | #Havoc
Streaming on Netflix April 25
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"This action comedy leans into both its own absurdity and influences from other films to become one of the most entertaining films of the year so far."
★★★★ Review | #FreakyTales
In select cinemas from 18 April and on digital platforms from 28 April
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★★★★ Review | #FreakyTales
In select cinemas from 18 April and on digital platforms from 28 April
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April 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"This action comedy leans into both its own absurdity and influences from other films to become one of the most entertaining films of the year so far."
★★★★ Review | #FreakyTales
In select cinemas from 18 April and on digital platforms from 28 April
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★★★★ Review | #FreakyTales
In select cinemas from 18 April and on digital platforms from 28 April
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March 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"Action movies deserve to be better than this."
★½ Review | #AWorkingMan
In cinemas now
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★½ Review | #AWorkingMan
In cinemas now
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A WORKING MAN
Whenever a new Jason Statham action movie comes out, there's always one particular thing I look out for; what occupation he will have before...
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March 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
"Action movies deserve to be better than this."
★½ Review | #AWorkingMan
In cinemas now
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★½ Review | #AWorkingMan
In cinemas now
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March 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Borderline feels like it could easily become a cult classic."
★★★½ Review | #Borderline
In US cinemas and digital March 14
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★★★½ Review | #Borderline
In US cinemas and digital March 14
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March 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Borderline feels like it could easily become a cult classic."
★★★½ Review | #Borderline
In US cinemas and digital March 14
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★★★½ Review | #Borderline
In US cinemas and digital March 14
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Not the best start to my watch through Stanley Kubrick's filmography 😕
Not the best start to my watch through Stanley Kubrick's filmography 😕
March 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Drop your #lastfourwatched on @letterboxd.social 👀 #filmsky
Not the best start to my watch through Stanley Kubrick's filmography 😕
Not the best start to my watch through Stanley Kubrick's filmography 😕
Osgood Perkins' #TheMonkey is an absolute hoot! Draws you right into the chaos from the opening scene which sets the tone quite brilliantly. Theo James revels in playing a dual role of cursed torment while Perkins takes devilish delight in the kills here! Goes down a treat with a crowd!
February 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Osgood Perkins' #TheMonkey is an absolute hoot! Draws you right into the chaos from the opening scene which sets the tone quite brilliantly. Theo James revels in playing a dual role of cursed torment while Perkins takes devilish delight in the kills here! Goes down a treat with a crowd!
February 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
February 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
