Movie reviews

First Man review – wonderfully human, not heroic

First Man is a refreshing take on a story we've heard a million times. It's an 'apollo movie' that's been stripped of its patriotism and heroics, and instead focuses on brutal realism and success through failure.

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Under the Silver Lake review – a Lynchian take on the millenial dream

Under the Silver Lake is a wonderful and whimsical journey through the darker side of L.A. and the Hollywood dream. In the vein of David Lynch's Mulholland Drive, but with a wicked sense of humour and a lovable young scruff at its centre.

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Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein to perform Stranger Things music live in Prague

Synth gurus Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein will perform their Stranger Things soundtrack live at the Film Music Prague festival next February.

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The House That Jack Built review – violence imitates art imitates violence

The new Lars von Trier film The House That Jack Built is packed to the brim with violence and controversy, as you may have already guessed. The director seems to be making a bold statement about the art world that starts off as intriguing but soon becomes an overexaggerated blunder that services no one but the director himself.

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King Skate review – Czechoslovak history through the eyes of skate legends

Šimon Šafránek's new documentary King Skate is a playful and thought-provoking look at Czechoslovak history through the freedom of skateboarding... plus the soundtrack is awesome.