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REVIEW: The Man In The White Van | Movie 2025
"unsettling, stylish, but not flawless." Set in 1970s Florida and inspired by true events, The Man in the White Van is a chilling blend...

Jenna Cockburn
Sep 29, 2025


REVIEW: Queen Of The Ring | Movie 2025
"A knockout biopic that slams heart, grit, and girl-power straight into the spotlight." Every so often a biopic comes along that doesn’t...

Jenna Cockburn
Sep 24, 2025


REVIEW: The Drowned | Movie 2025
"murky, meandering, and more miss than hit." On paper, The Drowned had me hooked: thieves on the run, a missing accomplice, and whispers...

Jenna Cockburn
Sep 23, 2025


REVIEW: Brave The Dark | 2025 Movie
"solid, moving, but not ground-breaking." Based on a true story, Brave the Dark leans into the inspirational teacher drama - but...

Jenna Cockburn
Sep 15, 2025


REVIEW: Reaching For Light | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"Thrilling, uplifting, and visually out of this world." WOW. Reaching for Light isn’t just a documentary - it’s an experience. Making...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: God As My Witness | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"brave and quietly blistering." A Legacy of Silence Lindsay Q. Pitre’s debut feature documentary dives headfirst into the harrowing...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Heavyweight | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"knockout blend of tension and emotion." At the 33rd Raindance Film Festival, Heavyweight grabbed attention as the opening film - an...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Our Happy Place | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"smart, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant." A Chilling Journey Into Isolation and the Mind Our Happy Place made a strong impression...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: The Dark Fantastic | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"A visceral, genre-bending, sensory odyssey." The Dark Fantastic , directed by Lg White, received its UK premiere at the 33rd Raindance...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Row | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
" A Tense, Tidal Thriller." Washed Ashore with Secrets Matthew Losasso’s Row opens with a bang, or rather, a quiet but chilling moment,...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Dirty Boy | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"Cult vibes, killer cast, slightly muddled." Alpine serenity meets psychological chaos in Dirty Boy , which made its UK Premiere at the...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Beam Me Up, Sulu | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
Beam Me Up, Sulu is a nostalgic deep-dive into the world of fan filmmaking, community, and one very unexpected piece of Star Trek...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Snatchers | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"Fun in flashes." Bungled Body Snatching and a Very Bad Day at the "Office" Snatchers , directed by Craig Alexander and Shelly Higgs, is...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Breakwater | 33rd Raindance Film Festival
"Moody, moving, but maybe a little too mellow." A Gentle Drift into Grief and Connection Breakwater is one of those slow, meditative...

Jenna Cockburn
Jul 2, 2025


REVIEW: Amongst The Wolves
"Honest, human, and raw." Amongst the Wolves is a gritty, character-driven thriller that takes a stark look at life on the margins. Set...

Jenna Cockburn
May 21, 2025


REVIEW: Bob Trevino Likes It | Indie Film
In the absence of love, she found connection. "honest, heartfelt storytelling." I went into Bob Trevino Likes It without knowing too...

Jenna Cockburn
May 20, 2025


REVIEW: Juliet & Romeo (2025) | A Musical Twist on Shakespeare’s Classic
From the balcony to the beat - a love story remixed for today! "Pop meets passion in this must-see remix!” Juliet & Romeo is a bold,...

Jenna Cockburn
May 8, 2025


REVIEW: Swing Bout | Crime Thriller Film
A Raw and Restless Look Behind the Ropes of Women’s Boxing. Set in the gritty backstage corridors of Cork’s Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Swing Bout...

Jenna Cockburn
May 7, 2025


REVIEW: The Ugly Stepsister | Horror Comedy Film
Grotesque, gruesome, and unflinching. Written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, The Ugly Stepsister is a bold, body horror...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 23, 2025


REVIEW: Mogwai - If The Stars Had A Sound | Music Documentary Film
There’s something magical about Mogwai that’s hard to pin down. Maybe it’s the way their music feels like it's stitched from stardust...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 23, 2025


REVIEW: Chosen Family | Chaos, Boundaries & Heather Graham | Plaion Pictures Film
"Light, likable, and sincere." Heather Graham wears multiple hats - writer, director, and star - in Chosen Family , a breezy yet...

Jenna Cockburn
Apr 10, 2025


REVIEW: Time Travel Is Dangerous - A Quirky Adventure where Back To The Future meets Bargain Hunt
Awkward, absurd, and eccentrically whimsy. There’s a scrappy, endearing charm to Time Travel is Dangerous , a British mockumentary that...

Jenna Cockburn
Mar 24, 2025


REVIEW: American Dreamer - A Witty and Heartfelt Take on the Cost of Happiness
Inspired by a true story featured on This American Life , Paul Dektor’s American Dreamer follows Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a...

Jenna Cockburn
Mar 4, 2025


REVIEW: "Die Alone" - A Post-Apocalyptic Story with Standout Performances from Carrie-Anne Moss and Frank Grillo
"When 50 First Dates meets Night of the Living Dead!" Die Alone takes a unique spin on the post-apocalyptic genre, blending the...

Jenna Cockburn
Feb 24, 2025



