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The 39 Steps: 90 Years On
Alfred Hitchcock’s sublime, sexually charged adaptation of John Buchan’s spy thriller remains one of his greatest films
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Simon Dillon
Film Review — Jurassic World Rebirth
Not destined for classic status, but a significant improvement on the last entry, with plenty of exciting dinosaur action
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Novella: Offline Dream Part 1 of 5
In a future where humans cannot dream without plugging their brains into the carefully controlled International Dream Network, a young man has a natural…
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Film Review - M3GAN 2.0
More android mayhem in Gerald Johnstone’s ridiculous but enjoyable sequel
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Superman Returns: A Neglected Near-Masterpiece
Bryan Singer’s much-maligned man of steel movie has been vastly underrated, and deserves reappraisal ahead of James Gunn’s new Superman film
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June 2025

Film Review - F1
The clichés come thick and fast in Joseph Kosinksi's racing spectacle, but they're still entertaining, and Brad Pitt's charm is undeniable
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Regression Part 4 of 4
An English teacher is haunted by a terrible secret from his past
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Film Review - Elio
A solid Pixar animated original that deserves more attention than pointless live-action remakes of animated classics
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The Apartment: 65 Years On
Billy Wilder’s romantic comedy remains hugely entertaining and timelessly relevant
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Film Review - 28 Years Later
Danny Boyle is back for another gnarly, politically charged instalment of zombie, sorry, “infected”, mayhem
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Inside Out: 10 Years On
Pixar’s masterful tale of emotion characters in an adolescent girl’s mind remains every bit as funny, wise, and poignant
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Short Story: Regression Part 3 of 4
An English teacher is haunted by a terrible secret from his past
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