Logan
LOGAN tells an involving and impactful story, with Hugh Jackman’s send off the best use of a superhero property in years. Jim Ross reviews.
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Choose Looking Up Old Flames
Jim Ross examines the unique place of TRAINSPOTTING in Scottish pop culture and how T2 TRAINSPOTTING captures the progression of a nation since the original
Heat Death of the Movie Universe
Jim Ross examines how the movie universe concept will eventually collapse, and be subject to the same science and laws as our own universe.
The Nice Guys
THE NICE GUYS doesn’t break any moulds and is obviously a Shane Black creation – but that is precisely why it’s good. Jim Ross reviews.
A Hologram for the King
Despite the always-engaging Tom Hanks, the themes of A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING feel malnourished and an imitation of better films. Jim Ross reviews.
Creed
Although not a total knockout, the talent of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan shines through in ROCKY spin-off CREED. Jim Ross reviews.
Violet
VIOLET is a confident feature debut from Bas Devos, with a strength lying in its visual storytelling, writes Jim Ross at CFF34.
Editor’s Blog — Saturday 30th August: Day 3
Jim rediscovers the small delights — and irritations — of the Cambridge Film Festival.
Love & Engineering
LOVE & ENGINEERING, premiering at Tribeca Film Festival, does a disservice to both despite sparks of humour and engagement, writes Jim Ross
Boulevard
Engaging performances and strong direction allow BOULEVARD to overcome its more cliched elements, writes Jim Ross from Tribeca Film Festival