Winchester has a solid base story, however, it is unable to build on this and provide something satisfying for the audience.
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FILM REVIEW: "See You Up There" sets high expectations for the Alliance Française French Film Festival
It's a sharp reflection of a 1920s French post-war society that rejects the macabre but celebrates its gains, while turning its men into corporate monsters.
Film Review: Greta Gerwig elevates the coming-of-age genre with "Lady Bird"
With Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig takes us on a roller coaster ride of grimacing laughter, sexual discomfort, and the familiar sting of growing pains.
FILM REVIEW: "Lean on Pete" is unexpectedly grim and gritty
Lean on Pete is a movie about a young boy who, already on the back foot in life, slowly heads towards the very margins of American society.
Film Review: The King Returns in "Black Panther"
Make no mistake, Black Panther is consistently entertaining, even occasionally channeling the joie de vivre of an old Bond movie.
FILM REVIEW: "Thelma" is affecting and sensual
The romantic art-horror film Thelma enchants and ensnares, much like its unusual genre mashup suggests.
Spoiler Nation Podcast: Does "Lady Bird" have a chance of winning at the Oscars?
In our first Spoiler Nation episode 0f 2018, we break down nominees in this year's major Oscar categories and give you a brief spoiler-free review of Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, "Lady Bird".
Film Review: "The Commuter" is just competent enough to avoid a trainwreck
The Commuter is another addition to the delightful sub-genre of the blockbuster experience carved out by Liam Neeson, the “Taken, But…” genre.
Love and Sexuality in "The Shape of Water"
Guillermo del Toro has an affinity for monsters. This affinity has manifested as honest-to-goodness love in his latest film, The Shape of Water.
2017 was a great year for Horror - a retrospective
2017 was an incredible year for horror.
FILM REVIEW: "The Post" is some chopped and seasoned Oscar Bait - but I'll bite
The Post is a brisk, empathetic tour of old-school, "get your hands dirty" journalism.
FILM REVIEW: "The Party" is a stagey but darkly funny chamber piece
The film's cast and screenplay are strong enough to hold the audience’s attention and focus on what is essentially a shaggy dog story, without the need for added fuss or glamour.
Film Review: "Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri" is both searing and soulful
Rage is the engine which drives Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri's narrative
Spoiler Nation: What We Talk About When We Talk About Star Wars & Dissecting "The Last Jedi"
In this episode of the Spoiler Nation podcast, we attempt to make sense of the divisive reaction to Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Film Review: "Borg McEnroe" - To Live & Die On The Tennis Court
Unlike many sports dramas movies, Borg McEnroe doesn't manoeuvre world-class tennis pros Bjorn (Sverrir Gudnason) and John (Shia LeBeouf) into a conflict in which something more than a Wimbledon victory - love, honour, some other cliched thing – is on the line.
Film Review: Pixar's "Coco" is a thoughtful, poignant, and entertaining adventure for all ages
Some of the themes in Coco were surprisingly adult: death, betrayal, and abandonment. This resulted in the audience’s investment in the characters, creating an enjoyable film for all ages.
In "Pitch Perfect 3", The Barden Bellas are aca-out with an awesome send-off for fans
We sent a Pitch Perfect superfan to cover the final chapter of the hit musical-comedy franchise.
Film Review: "The Last Jedi" Is 12 Parsecs forward for the Star Wars franchise
Star Wars: The Last Jedi picks up immediately from where its predecessor The Force Awakens left off, but its attitude and intent could hardly be more different.
FILM REVIEW: How "Paddington 2" melted my cold, popsicle heart
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FILM REVIEW: "The Disaster Artist" is a charming ode to The Outsiders
The Disaster Artist, based off the book of the same name, actually succeeds as a straightforward tribute to the imperfect, messy process of creativity and the imperfect, messy process of fraternal love.