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Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXbttbcjTYC/?igsh=MzU5b3I4czRlMnho I used to think stock car racing was pretty dull - I grew up watching other motorsport disciplines - but as an adult, I've grown to appreciate it a little more. I honestly had no idea that this 1990 racing film, directed by Tony Scott, even existed until I saw it appear on my streaming suggestions one evening. Evidently, it had never set the world alight, particularly compared to Scott's far more f

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXZQSLbDQ5S/?igsh=M3EyZXJ6ZHNiNmV6 This A24 produced supernatural horror film, directed by Ian Tuason, originally debuted in July of 2025, but, as is almost always the case, didn't get a theatrical releases until months later. It didn't blow critics away, but its premise still intrigued me to a degree, enough for me to use a free cinema ticket to go and see it, at the very least. Even so, it seemed sensible to keep fairly low expect

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXWs5dSjRA4/?igsh=cHJpZnIzY28zcG1q As someone who also takes interest in true crime cases and the psychology behind them, I always like to see if I can find a good crime thriller to watch, particularly if it has a detective point of view. This 1995 thriller, directed by Jon Amiel, looked like it would meet the requirements, and having Sigourney Weaver in your cast can never hurt. The reviews are pretty down the middle, but so are pl

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXRZgXlDdAX/?igsh=MThteHd6eDh4M2c0 For such an iconic film franchise, 'Ghostbusters' has produced some pretty mediocre films, with the exception of the original, of course. This 2024 sequel, the most recent entry into the franchise, was directed by Gil Kenan, and did not receive particularly positive reviews upon release, which, I must admit, disappointed me quite a bit after the relatively enjoyable 'Afterlife', which preceeded it

Unfortunately, because of website issues, I'm having to post FIR 03 here, on the feed, instead of in the usual place. Please find attached the PDF download file for the magazine below. Happy reading!

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMSvyCjcUv/?igsh=MXBoZDE3OGtiYTkxeQ== As I have traversed the weird and the wonderful that is the filmography of the iconic David Lynch, I have come to appreciate his abilities as a filmmaker tremendously. His characterisation, love of mystery, and commitment to create dreamlike, wacky, and altogether immersive narratives, is something every cinephile and aspiring filmmaker should explore and learn from. This 1986 film is often tou

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXJ0nYVDc9G/?igsh=c2UxdWJoeWV3czYy I really did not know what to expect from this historical drama, directed by Mona Fastvold, and written by Fastvold and Brady Corbet - the pair behind the Oscar-winning film; 'The Brutalist' , but the trailer had compelled me to go and see it, with its vivid imagery, interesting art style, and seemingly cult-like story. I should have looked into the story more, but I was so caught-up by the excelle

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHMlOZDYU6/?igsh=MW1hNGY1MGJlNXN5dw== As regular readers of my reviews will know by now, there are many films that I end up watching because, quite frankly, I do not have the energy to watch anything more mentally demanding, and this science fiction horror, directed by Stephen Sommers, best known for his work on 'The Mummy' and 'Van Helsing' , was, without question, one of those films. All cards on the table, I was fully expecting

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXEr5eyjRDt/?igsh=cWU3Y29jaHI4Zzd6 It had felt like such a long time since the second season of this popular animated series, created by Robert Kirkman, had hit Prime, and truthfully, my interest had weaned a little, despite how much I had enjoyed the previous seasons. Regardless, I did, eventually, start this third season, and was optimistic that the quality of the show would still be there. The animation was on par with that of th

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXB_lYmDTCG/?igsh=b3o3d2I0eWZld3Rx Clive Barker's 1987 classic horror has been on my watchlist ever since I began getting into the horror genre, and I knew it was only a matter of time before I finally watched it. As readers of my other reviews will know by now, I love a classic horror, and 'Hellraiser' looked like it would be me all over. It is one of those classic horrors that is beloved by its fans, and one that has since spawned

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW_gRT_DR9w/?igsh=MWY5ajVvM3lpaDE5eA== 2019's 'Ready Or Not' is one of my favourite horror films of the last decade, as is the case for quite a few people, so when a sequel was announced, I was fairly excited, especially since it would once again be directed by one of the most recognisable directing duos in the game right now; Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who had sine the pervious film. The early reviews were not as pos

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW81lHSjY43/?igsh=ZDAzZHg4cm8zM2dn 'Wait, is this play about us?' A shy filmbro falls for a manic pixie dream girl in this indie comedy horror directed by Aimee Kuge. This film belongs to the horror genre anyways, but I'm sure it is particularly prescient for people who have, in a way, experienced something like this, albeit without the cannibalism. I digress, I was quite excited to see this fun and violent-looking horror comedy

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW37PMrDSG-/?igsh=bGg1c3NvaGl1MmVu Having recently watched the 2004 original for the first time, it only made sense to, after over a decade, revisit the 2007 sequel, once again directed by Jon Turteltaub. I remember watching this one back when I was younger and thinking it was awesome, but, or course, I don't think I understood it fully, especially the parts that linked to the previous film that I had not been old enough to watch at

Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWwLWe5DV5S/?igsh=cnZ0azJ6N2h4bWNw There were a number of films from 2025 that I had wanted to see at the cinema, but, for whatever reason, didn't, and this A24 fantasy film was one of them. It was director Isaiah Saxon's debut feature film, and intrigued me instantly with its adventurous-looking story and creative puppetry. When doing the basic amount of research I tend to do before watching a film, I was a little surprised by how