Dr Reed

Excellently written and very funny twists throughout

Enjoyable political thriller with a satisfying ending and a twist you don’t see coming

A slow-burn for fans of the sci-fi genre, Arrival takes the opposite approach to Nolan’s Interstellar, exploring what would happen if Earth was visited by intelligent life. Amy Adams gives a brilliant performance grappling with the confines of humanity and language, whilst struggling with her own mental fortitude. The ending will make you want to go back and rewatch key scenes to fully understand what you’ve just watched. My biggest critique is that Arrival leaves the audience wanting answers to too many questions and it would have benefited from an extra 15 minutes of epilogue. All in all a great addition to the sci-fi canon and an intense exploration into the fragility of human emotion and just how easy chaos can be created.

An Oscar-winning cultural statement that has cemented its place in pop culture history and in the canon of afrofuturisric works. This film stands out in the MCU as one of the most grounded origin stories of any superhero (and of their foil whose philosophy and actions make them more the anti-hero than the villain). A brilliant exploration into what Africa could have been without colonisation, and of the divides within the African diaspora. From its directing to its costumes to its indelible writing, Black Panther is a marvellous addition to the Infinity Saga, and more broadly to Black culture. The impact of this movie on Black communities globally cannot be understated. Finally a depiction of Blackness centred in the absence of colonisation and in the presence of power.

Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker stands out as of the best of the early naughties in this sequel to Nolan’s foray into the comics. Gripping action and twists at every turn make this the best film in the DC canon. Finally a superhero movie it reliant on special effects, but grounded in its complicated story lines, brilliant dialogue, and an anti-hero you can’t help but root for.

Nolan amazes audiences once again with this mind-bending take on the climate crisis, a brilliant exploration into the desperation of the human spirit and the lengths we’ll go to protect our loved ones. Fans of Memento and Inception will fall in love with yet another brain-teasing drama that will change your perception of time and space. But unlike those two classics, this sci-fi tale dives deep into the relationships of its cast. More diversity of the cast is its only blind spot.

A new take on the classic zombie thriller, this high-octane horror dives deep into the value of community and the resilience of the human spirit. Fans of Black Mirror will enjoy this female-led, action-packed film that begs audiences to consider: just how far would you go to protect your family, chosen or otherwise?

A fresh and timely premise, and a diverse cast of loveable characters, make this thriller worth the watch. For fans of Parasite, The Circle, and The Platform, this high-concept exploration into the impact of climate change will keep you engaged until the very end! A bittersweet ending await 🥹

Knowingly cheesy in all the best ways, this feel-good gay rom-com hits all the right notes. Lovable characters, somewhat predictable story lines, but all in all a heartwarming story with a happy ending. Fans of Heartstopper and Cal Me By Your Name will thoroughly enjoy. Hope there’s a sequel!