Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster10 Year Retrospective: ‘It Follows’ is Atmospheric Horror at its FinestThis darkly haunting portrayal of suburbia, growing up and sexual anxiety is a modern horror classic3h ago13h ago1
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Palm Springs’ is a Sharply Written, Brilliantly Acted Rom-ComBefore his disastrous 2024 comedy ‘Brothers’, director Max Barbakow crafted this time-travel indie gem1d ago11d ago1
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedBrothers (2024) — low-effort crime caper comedy never picks up steamA reformed criminal’s reunion with his estranged twin brother on a dangerous road trip threatens to unravel his attempt to go straight.4d ago104d ago10
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘The Apprentice’ is an Entertaining and Surprisingly Nuanced Trump ExposéThis very human portrayal of the business mogul and former President is quietly enthralling5d ago285d ago28
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedBringing Out the Dead — a depressing yet electrifying quest for salvationA traumatised Manhattan paramedic, haunted by his failures, grapples with sanity over three chaotic nights.6d ago206d ago20
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ is a Compact, Fun AdventureThis 2023 film might not reinvent the wheel, but snappy dialogue and a clever blend of animation styles make it a breeze to watch6d ago26d ago2
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘The Royal Hotel’ is an Immersive but Meandering Takedown of Toxic MasculinityKitty Green’s tense exploration of the threats men pose to women gradually loses its wayOct 1916Oct 1916
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedSweetpea: Season One — Ella Purnell shines in an entertaining but unfocused revenge fantasyA young wallflower realises she may be able to get away with murder.Oct 1620Oct 1620
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster50 Year Retrospective: ‘The Conversation’ Is a Surprising Let-downFrancis Ford Coppola’s 1974 mystery thriller fails to sustain its intrigueOct 1622Oct 1622
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedBirdman — marvellously directed dramedy tackling celebrity, ego, and remembranceA washed-up superhero actor mounts a Broadway revival of his career.Oct 1312Oct 1312