Ben Oliver

film — 05 December 2024

First Blood

If you only have a surface level idea of what a Rambo movie is, this first one is very much not like the others and might surprise you. I’d urge you to seek it out then don’t bother with the sequels.

film — 02 December 2024

Meet Me in St. Louis

How on earth is it December already? Oh well on with the Christmas films and here’s one I haven’t seen in a very long time.

film — 01 December 2024

Dune: Part Two

Now Dune finally shifts gear from just being about turf wars to exploring broader themes of power, heritage and control.

film — 01 December 2024

Dune: Part One

OK I’ve finally taken the plunge on the Duneiverse. I love an epic film but I’m always reluctant to go in where there are several parts mainly because I forget all the stuff that’s going on, but also because if you are making a film that needs 12 hours to tell its story perhaps just make a TV show.

film — 01 December 2024

The Outrun

Saoirse Ronan plays Rona, a young woman who develops an addiction to alcohol while living in London so she returns to her native Orkney to recover. Based on a memoir by Amy Liptrot.

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