Dec 22 Dec 22 The Limehouse Golem. Involving and smartly structured and plotted 'serial killer on the loose in Victorian London' sub-genre Simon A Bird
Dec 13 Dec 13 David Copperfield: Latest iteration of the classic with a distinctly modern spin in all respects Simon A Bird
Dec 3 Dec 3 Hate Crime. Thoughtfully powerful depiction of the aftermath of such, albeit with slightly over-dramatic plotting at the end Simon A Bird
Nov 26 Nov 26 Dating Amber: Sweetly but non-sugary exploration of first love - combining effectively hetero and homo elements Simon A Bird
Nov 26 Nov 26 Star Trek; Into Darkness. Mildly disappointing sequel to the marvellous initial reboot film Simon A Bird
Nov 12 Nov 12 Suspiria: Reworking of reputedly 'classic' Italian film of same name by Dario Argento Simon A Bird
Nov 2 Nov 2 True History of the Kelly Gang; Wildly weird and stylish look at Australia's most notorious outlaws. Simon A Bird
Nov 1 Nov 1 Bombshell: Slickly-made and very effective re-telling of the story of the downfall of Roger Ailes from the sexual harassment lawsuit. Simon A Bird
Aug 17 Aug 17 The Vast of Night: Superbly accomplished retro sci-fi debut thriller that shows almost complete cinematic mastery in all respects Simon A Bird
Aug 16 Aug 16 Marlene Dietrich: Twilight of an Angel. Touching and perceptive French film focusing on the last years of Dietrich's life in Paris Simon A Bird
Aug 3 Aug 3 Halston. Excellent picture of the designer and his world that is also a fascinating social history Simon A Bird
Jul 11 Jul 11 Generation Wealth. Riveting and personal view of ultra-wealth and its impact that intriguingly then becomes more personal Simon A Bird
Jul 10 Jul 10 Midsommar. Terrifying, superbly-made and richer version of The Wicker Man - but no mere copy. Simon A Bird