Contributor Hannah Strong

Three people in an old van: a woman, a middle-aged man, and a younger man with a moustache.
Review

Twisters review – cloudy with a chance of scattered narrative

by Hannah Strong

This sequel to the 1996 disaster blockbuster sees a new group of storm chasers set out to tame a tornado, but the results don't exactly blow us away.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Crossing review – sensitive and soulful

by Hannah Strong

A retired Georgian teacher sets out to reunite with her estranged niece in Istanbul in Levan Akin's compassionate third feature.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two elderly individuals riding a red mobility scooter in a garden setting with lush greenery and buildings in the background.
Review

Thelma review – June Squibb finally gets her starring role

by Hannah Strong

June Squibb is a delight in this sweet comedy about an irrepressible 93-year-old who won't take being scammed lying down.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Longlegs review – a harrowing serial killer thriller

by Hannah Strong

A rookie FBI agent with psychic abilities hunts down a ruthless serial killer in Osgood Perkins' thoroughly unnerving, fantastically odd horror.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

In A Violent Nature review – great premise, poor execution

by Hannah Strong

Chris Nash's innovative spin on a horror staple boasts an excellent set-up, but falls flat in its final act.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Interviews

Margaret Qualley and Mamadou Athie: ‘A Yorgos film is much more dreamy and surreal when you’re in it’

by Hannah Strong

Two relative newcomers to Team Lanthimos reflect on learning to trust the process.
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Interviews

Willem Dafoe and Hong Chau: ‘The meaning comes in the doing’

by Hannah Strong

Willem Dafoe and Hong Chau lay out the particulars of Yorgos Lanthimos’s method with actors.
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Review

A Quiet Place: Day One review – cat’s entertainment

by Hannah Strong

A feline steals the show in Michael Sarnowski's serviceable entry into the sound-focused horror franchise.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Interviews

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons: ‘Is Yorgos okay with us giving away the secrets?’

by Hannah Strong

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons attempt to decipher the codes and meanings in Kinds of Kindness.
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Interviews

Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou: ‘It’s a constant relationship’

by Hannah Strong

The co-writers of Kinds of Kindness reflect on their enduring partnership and putting their characters through the ringer.

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