Wake Up Dead Man

Wake Up Dead Man; 3rd instalment delivers on everything expected; intriguing mystery, clever dialogue handled by exceptional actors, levity that hits in the film & as commentary on our real world. Changes of setting + characters makes this an evergreen delight, a fresh energy to a solid formula; A

Catherine Called Birdy

Catherine Called Birdy; Silly romp revisioning of medieval teenage hood made delightfully savage by Dunham and Ramsey. Spotlighting ruthlessness from a bygone era bespeaks modern parallels as satirizing centuries old rituals makes today’s follies seem equally barbaric; B+

Locke

Locke; Amazing acting masterclass by Hardy confined within a vehicle for an hour and a half doesn’t sound enthralling but it is. Given the self imposed limitations, this tight script coupled w/stellar performances creates immense tension solely through hands free phone calls; A-

Spectre

Spectre; Solid action & superb cinematography in what feels like Daniel Craig's most Moore like Bond film. Mixes Bond eras into its own; B