"Sting" is a B-movie creature feature with a nostalgic throwback vibe, following a family's encounter with a rapidly growing arachnid. It lacks depth but offers entertaining escapism.
Sting (2024)
What to Watch in June
After a month consisting of major blockbuster sequels, including the latest instalments in the 'Mad Max', 'Planet of the Apes' and 'The Strangers' franchises, June is is shaping up to be a big month for Academy favourites. Previous director favourites, Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) and Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves) have new films out next... Continue Reading →
The Fall Guy (2024)
Dir: David Leitch Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke Championing the underappreciated Hollywood stunt performers, 'The Fall Guy' offers brainless popcorn fun despite the jokes not quite sticking the landing ★★★★ Throughout cinematic history, their has always been a soft spot in audiences hearts for old... Continue Reading →
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Dir: Wes Ball Cast: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H. Macy The latest 'Planet of the Apes' instalment delivers the ground-breaking visual effects and compelling narrative that have become synonymous with the consistently strong franchise ★★★★ Ever since its revival in 2011, the five-decade old 'Planet of the Apes' franchise has... Continue Reading →
Repost: The Little Mermaid (2023)
Dir: Rob Marshall Halle Bailey brings purity and vocal power to the latest and best of a long line of Disney live action remakes. ★★★ Yet another repost to celebrate one year of DanLovesFilm, hope you enjoy. There has been plenty of scrutiny over the past few years when it comes to Disney's live-action remakes... Continue Reading →
Challengers (2024)
Dir: Luca Guadagnino Cast: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist A career defining Zendaya umpires the rivalry between tennis stars Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist, in Luca Guadagnino's exhilarating romantic sports drama. ★★★★★ After a slow start to the year, 2024's cinematic backdrop is starting to heat up and the one star who has been front... Continue Reading →
What to Watch in May
After an eventful and diverse month in April, with A24's largest film to date 'Civil War' playing in cinemas alongside the late March blockbusters, May is a fairly limited month for theatrical releases. The month starts off strong with one of its larger releases, the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt led action comedy 'The Fall... Continue Reading →
A24 Ranked (10-1)
After a week of counting down, here are my top 10 all time movies by A24. What is your all time favourite A24 movie? A24 Movies Ranked 10-1: 10. Green Room (2015) Dir: Jeremy Saulnier Cast: Anton Yelchin Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, Callum Turner, Patrick Stewart Synopsis: After a punk band member learns... Continue Reading →
A24 Ranked (20-11)
A continuation of my own personal ranking of movies produced and distributed by independent studio A24. A24 Movies Ranked 20-11: 20. Ex-Machina (2014) Dir: Alex Garland Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, Oscar Isaac Synopsis: Caleb Smith, a young programmer, gets a chance to become a part of a strange scientific experiment where he is expected... Continue Reading →
A24 Ranked (30-21)
A continuation of my own personal ranking of movies produced and distributed by independent studio A24. A24 Movies Ranked 30-21: 30. The Farewell (2019) Dir: Lulu Wang Cast: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Zhou Shu-zhen Synopsis: A Chinese family learns that their grandmother has less time to live so they organise a wedding before her... Continue Reading →
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