Cert 15 | 382 mins | 2023
5 star 4K treatment of an epic tale.
The Last Emperor is a 1987 epic biographical drama, co-written by Mark Peploe (The Passenger, Afraid of the Dark) and Bernado Bertolucci (Last Tango in Paris, The Sheltering Sky). It is adapted from the 1964 autobiography of Puyi, the final Emperor of China.
It is presented here in all it’s glory following a 4K…more
Cert 15 | 81 mins | 2023
3 star relentless peril in the desert.
The Fearway is a 2023 American horror/thriller written by Noah Bessey and directed by Robert Gajic, who makes his feature directorial debut with this film.
It is presented on UK Digital Platforms from 13th February 2023 courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films.
“OK, so wait a second. I am willing to put up with the burns,…more
Cert 15 | 84 mins | 2023
4 star thought provoking and unnerving teen thriller.
Jane is a 2023 American thriller written and directed by Sabrina Jaglom in her extremely impressive feature directorial debut.
It is available to stream on UK Digital Platforms from 13th February 2023 courtesy of 101 Films.
“Life is a precious gift and you have so much of it ahead of you. If you’re ever feeling…more
Cert 15 | 104 mins | 1981
4 Star
Post-Vietnam Neo-noir.
Based on the novel “Bone and Cutter” by Newton Thornburg (Beautiful Kate), adapted for the screen by Jeffrey Alan Fiskin (Angel Unchained), and amazing direction by Ivan Passer (Born to Win), in this nearly never made film. This is the aftermath of the 1960’s, and the effects it had on its youth, that have to go forward into…more
Cert 12 | 325 mins | 2023
4 star gentle gondoliering in New Venezia.
Aria the Natural is a sci-fi Japanese animation, the sequel to the series Aria the Animation. It is adapted from the manga series Aqua and Aria by Kozue Amano and produced by studio Hal Film Maker. Directed by Jun’ichi Satō, the second half of the series is presented here with both English dub and Japanese with subtitles,…more
Cert 15 | 95 mins | 2023
4 star simmering and tense stalker tale.
The Watcher is a 2022 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Chloe Okuno, in a very impressive directorial and screenwriting feature debut. It is based on an original screenplay by Zack Ford.
It is presented here on DVD and Blu-ray from 6th February 2023 courtesy of Mediumrare Entertainment.
“There’s this guy that lives across…more
Cert 15 | 91 mins | 2022
3 Star
A Last Hurrah.
From the pen of Jonathan Sothcott (We Still Steal the Old Way, The Fall of the Essex Boys) and the direction of Daniel Zirilli (Curse of Alcatraz, Crossing Point), once again we see Ian Ogilvy cleaning up the streets of London, along with some other veterans.
To start with, it is easier for me to list the stars…more
