My Favourite 10 Movies of 2022
That’s 91 movies in total, across a 12-month period, that have garnered me five ratings of 5.0, seven 4.5s, twelve 4.0s, twenty 3.5s, nineteen 3.0s, ten 2.5s, eight 2.0s, four 1.5s and six 1.0s – a nice little bell curve. … Continued
2022 Index: An A to Z on Movies
Let us try something different at the end of 2022 – my first yearly movie Index! Usually, my year consists of writing reviews, and for those big movies I miss throughout the year, I try to catch up on them, … Continued
2022 Reviews – Avatar: The Way of Water
Back when the MCU was a mere twinkle in Kevin Feige’s eye, the biggest multi-million-dollar CGI extravaganza we had was Avatar. Director James Cameron has been hidden away in a studio somewhere ever since pumping out sequels, and the first … Continued
2022 Reviews – Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
I shit you not, this is the third Pinocchio movie we’ve had this year. There’s the live-action Disney remake of course, with Tom Hanks as Geppetto, that everyone loves (sarcasm), the one we’re about to discuss today, directed by Guillermo … Continued
2022 Reviews – Strange World
Okay, let’s check out the movie that Disney doesn’t believe in. I’ve already seen a few critics remarking on how there’s been very little advertising for this movie, thrown into cinemas and tanking, but for me, it’s all about the … Continued
2022 Reviews – Bones and All
You know, it’s December, and I feel like the title of my favourite movie of the year is still up for grabs – could this be it? I remember a few years ago having what I consider the best cinematic … Continued
2022 Reviews – The Matrix Resurrections
I love The Matrix. More than that, I highly respect how influential it proved to be on the wider movie landscape, influencing many movies across all genres for many years after. When asked what I’d do if given an opportunity … Continued
2022 Reviews – The Menu
Storytime – so obviously, I’m insatiable with movies. It’s my main way of learning, about history and events, philosophy, and perspectives. I can get a little self-conscious about it sometimes, especially meeting people who don’t share my enthusiasm. I can … Continued
2022 Reviews – She Said
She Said. I’ve been waiting to see what Carey Mulligan would do on the heels of Promising Young Woman, and it seems she’s fallen right into another important and progressive story for women. She Said will detail the steps of … Continued
2022 Reviews – The Wonder
Florence Pugh, you had a swing and a miss in your first outing of 2022. Nah, that’s harsh, because although I didn’t like the movie, Pugh’s performance was still admirable in Don’t Worry Darling. But The Wonder sees Pugh play … Continued