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The Snowman - 2 Stars
Mediocre thriller is filled with logical inaccuracies, but solid performances. Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 19, 20171 min read
Happy Death Day - 2.5 Stars
Frivolous fun is worth a look. A college student relives the day of her murder with both its unexceptional details and terrifying end...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 19, 20171 min read
Good Time - 3 Stars
With a clearly over inflated sense of self-worth Good Time boasts beautiful visuals and a strong performance from Robert Pattinson. After...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 18, 20171 min read
The Only Living Boy in New York - 0 Stars
The only “living” boy in New York made me lose to will to live. Adrift in New York City, a recent college graduate's life is upended by...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 12, 20171 min read
Loving Vincent - 2 Stars
Fascinating concept ends in headache. The world's first fully oil painted feature film, brings the artwork of Vincent van Gogh to life in...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 12, 20171 min read
Home Again - 3 Stars
Better than expected, a rather heart-warming “nice” Rom-Com. Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 11, 20171 min read
Ingrid Goes West - 4 Stars
A remarkably nuanced, clever film about the dangers of social media and some of the insecurities of mental health. An unhinged social...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 10, 20171 min read
Breathe - 4 Stars
A shaky start can’t stop this film from being beautifully emotional, empowering and depressing. The inspiring true love story of Robin...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 10, 20171 min read
Blade Runner: 2049 - 4 Stars
Visually picturesque with stunning performances this sequel is bound to resonate with those who love and hate the original. A sequel to...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Oct 4, 20171 min read
Flatliners - 3 Stars
Quasi sequel-reboot is frivolous fun, but rehashes the original film. Five medical students, obsessed by what lies beyond the confines of...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 29, 20171 min read
Battle of the Sexes - 3.5 Stars
This obvious Oscar contender tells a fascinating story at a vital time, but the direction was lacking. The true story of the 1973 tennis...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 28, 20171 min read
The LEGO Ninjago Movie - 3 Stars
Funny moments can’t hold this slightly uninspired Lego film together. Shunned by everyone for being the son of an evil warlord, a...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 24, 20171 min read
American Assassin - 2 Stars
Senseless action thriller is far-fetched, but fun. A story centered on counterterrorism agent Mitch Rapp. The characters aren’t...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 23, 20171 min read
Kingsman: The Golden Circle - 1.5 Stars
The polar opposite to the first film. This sequel is tacky, crammed full of unnecessary violence and plain dumb. When their headquarters...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 20, 20172 min read
Beatriz at Dinner - 4 Stars
A surprisingly accurate, cutting, humours attack on certain people and attitudes in our society. A holistic medicine practitioner attends...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 19, 20171 min read
mother! - 5 Stars
One of the most exquisite pieces of cinema ever. A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 16, 20172 min read
Patti Cake$ - 2.5 Stars
Unique take on an old story has a strong cast, but the humour falls flat frequently. PATTI CAKE$ is centered on aspiring rapper Patricia...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 12, 20171 min read
IT: Chapter 1 - 4 Stars
Stephen King’s iconic novel finally triumphs on screen. A group of bullied kids band together when a monster, taking the appearance of a...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 7, 20171 min read
The Diner - 3 Stars
With the longest setup in film history this film’s most redeeming feature is the wonderful actors. Two sets of wealthy parents meet for...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Sep 6, 20171 min read
The Hitman’s Bodyguard - 3.5 Stars
A fun action comedy, with real dramatic stakes and likeable, well-rounded characters. The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hit...

Benjamin Maio Mackay
Aug 31, 20171 min read
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