Talent John Goodman

Two blue animated characters with white hats, one with long blonde hair, standing on rocky ground with dappled sunlight.
Review

Smurfs review – a drab exercise in IP filler material

by David Jenkins

Another animated incarnation of Peyo’s beloved, blue Belgian beauties; unfortunately Chris Miller’s film absolutely sucks.

2
Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Review

Atomic Blonde

by Matt Thrift

Charlize Theron blasts her way through Cold War-era Berlin in this glib actioner from John Wick’s David Leitch.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Kong: Skull Island

by Adam Woodward

Tom Hiddleston on Apocalypse Now, ​‘Heart of Darkness’, and great blockbusters.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

10 Cloverfield Lane

by Katherine McLaughlin

This frisky and frenetic sort-of-sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2008 monster movie boasts a trio of amazing performances.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Inside Llewyn Davis

by Adam Woodward

Cold exteriors and warm interiors combine in the Coen brothers’ rhapsodic portrait of a ​’60s folk singer.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Review

Argo

by Ellen E Jones

Ben Affleck strays beyond Boston’s city limits to direct this international espionage caper and gets a little lost.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect