The Substance – Review

The minimalist teaser for The Substance danced across our cinema screens then seemingly disappeared with little to no accompanying marketing in the outside world. Not much could be derived from the trailer other than you never want to have to see an extreme close-up of Denis Quaid eating prawns again. And then came the reviews. … Read more

Smile 2 – Review

Picking up 6 days after the bleak curtain call of Smile, the camera holds patiently on a quietly terrified Joel (Kyle Gallner). What ensues is a single take that is as close to a perfect opener as you’re likely to see. Parker Finn continues to impress, directing the camera through an ambitious sequence that ticks … Read more