Author Archives: Jay Richardson

Moon

July 10th, 2009 | by Jay Richardson

A seriously impressive debut from British director Duncan Jones, Moon recalls thoughtful science fiction classics like Solaris and 2001: A


Fighting

May 15th, 2009 | by Jay Richardson

As the title suggests, Fighting is a straightforward film of few surprises and a raw, if intermittent, energy. Director Dito


X-Men Origins: Wolverine

April 29th, 2009 | by Jay Richardson

Though hardly the worst X-Men movie – Brett Ratner’s third instalment, The Last Stand, wins that dubious honour – Origins:


Outlander

April 24th, 2009 | by Jay Richardson

Vikings vs Predator? Sounds like boneheaded fun doesn’t it? But Outlander fails to capitalise on its outlandish premise and what


Good

April 17th, 2009 | by Jay Richardson

In the worst of times, most of us will prioritise self-interest, with only a heroic few possessing the courage to


Lesbian Vampire Killers

March 20th, 2009 | by Jay Richardson

Though it’s too early to speak of Lesbian Vampire Killers as the final nail in the coffin of Mathew Horne


A New Kind Of Wide Boy

March 7th, 2009 | by Jay Richardson

Ardal O’Hanlon discusses making Wide Open Spaces The global economic downturn may have crippled the Celtic Tiger, but the traditional


Waltz With Bashir

November 21st, 2008 | by Jay Richardson

Taking its title from the surreal image of an Israeli soldier, oblivious to the gunfire around him dancing trance-like through


Quantum of Solace

October 31st, 2008 | by Jay Richardson

Like its hero, Quantum of Solace is clinically impressive but emotionally disengaging, resulting in a competent but uninspiring thriller. The



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