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Why Did Trump's Friend Invest in His Biopic? -  'The Apprentice': Behind The Scenes
‘The Apprentice’ puts on a good show, but that’s not what’s fun about it.
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 1, 20246 min read
I Interviewed My Girlfriend About Watching The Star Wars Prequels For The First Time
Can the prequels convert someone totally apathetic to Star Wars into a fan?
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 30, 20249 min read
‘Venom: The Last Dance’: Yes, There Is Actually A Dancing Scene – Film Review
‘Task Failed Successfully’
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 28, 20245 min read
I Logged 1,000 Films in my Letterboxd Diary. Here’s What They Say About Me
I used Letterboxd's 'Pro' feature to get a statistical analysis of every film I've seen in the last six years.
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 25, 20247 min read
Hear Me Out: ‘Venom’ (2018) and ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ (2021)
A defence of these underrated ‘low tier’ superhero movies
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 23, 20245 min read
‘Woman of the Hour’: Anna Kendrick’s Directorial Debut is Effectively Disturbing At Times – Film Review
Kendrick shows real potential as a director
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 21, 20244 min read
Somehow, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is More Disappointing Than I Could’ve Imagined – Film Review
Joke’s On Me
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 14, 20244 min read
My Girlfriend Made Us Watch: It’s What’s Inside
Netflix luck out with this low-budget, high-concept hit
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 10, 20243 min read
‘The Outrun’ All But Secures Saoirse Ronan Another Oscar Nomination – Film Review
This kaleidoscopic exploration of alcoholism and rehabilitation is nothing short of stunning
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 9, 20244 min read
‘My Old Ass’: A Heartwarming Coming-of-Age Story – Film Review
A hug in film form
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 7, 20243 min read
‘Megalopolis’: An Egotistical Yet Uncompromising Fable of Love and Genius – Film Review
A movie that can’t be put in a box
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 30, 20244 min read
‘Strange Darling’: An Unconventional Thriller to Challenge Your Assumptions – Film Review
This nonlinear thriller extracts wonderful tension and surprises from a simple premise
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 24, 20243 min read
‘The Substance’: Body Horror To Claw Your Eyes Out To – Film Review
All the wrong parts in all the right places
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 23, 20244 min read
‘Speak No Evil’: How Far Will You Let Yourself Be Pushed? – Film Review
The horror of not being able to stand up for yourself
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 18, 20244 min read
My Girlfriend Made Us Watch: ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’
A horror/comedy that blends the two elements to great success
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 17, 20244 min read
‘The Critic’: Ian McKellen Makes This Otherwise Lethargic Thriller Worth Watching – Film Review
Great performances in a unique setting save this film from drudgery
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 16, 20243 min read
I Lose My Mind Trying to Review ‘Blink Twice’ - Film Review
I may have reviewed a bit too close to the sun with this one
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 11, 20245 min read
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a Delightful Return to Classic Burton – Film Review
Wonderful practical visuals, charming performances, and just the right amount of Juice
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 9, 20244 min read
‘Oddity’: Decent Scares and Cardboard Characters – Film Review
An Irish-made film that will appeal to hardcore horror fans.
Kieran O'Brien
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Is ‘The Happening’ Misunderstood? – Film Review
M. Night Shyamalan’s much-maligned horror film is bizarre, but was it intentional?
Kieran O'Brien
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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