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Motherless Brooklyn

Edward Norton is a fine fine man. Well, I can’t comment on his table manners but his acting is sublime. This gem scoops you back to the ‘50’s when Edward, just like now, was 25yrs old. Invest in this movie and it will pay dividends. 4/5

Adrift

My second favourite sailing movie this week. An astonishing tale well worth watching in our time of isolation. Ready about, lee ho. 3/5

Joker

Lives up to the hype and all accolades it has received. Remarkable performance by Joaquin Bottom. Just found out that’s his real name which surely makes me family. Christmas’s will never be the same again. 4.5/5

American History X

- A couple of hide behind the sofa moments of absolute gratuitous violence which, perhaps probably make the film what it is - a brutal true reflection of the racist world we live in. Not for the faint hearted. Ouch! 4/5

The Square

- stop what you are doing right now and allow me to give you a piece of advice: WATCH THE SQUARE. WATCH THE SQUARE. WATCH THE SQUARE. WATCH THE MOTHAFUNKIN SQUARE. So good I think I need never watch a movie again. 5/5

Bandersnatch

- choose your own adventure comes to life and gives you a glimpse into a future you don’t want to admit we’re actually already living. Playing God has never been so thrilling. Do it. 4/5

Get Out

- chilling thriller all about ... don’t watch the spoon, don’t watch the spoon, don’t watch the spoon , don’t... oh jeez I’ve gone. Mesmerising 4/5

The Snowman

- no Aled Jones or ginger kid in pyjamas here - which actually would have been a welcome reprise. No carrots on the snowmen either. Must try harder. 2/5

Mother!

I’ve never given birth, and probably never will do.... this movie is possibly as close as i’ll get - brutal, bloody, shocking, panic ridden - it's an emotional rollercoaster all the way to hell and back. Hold onto your placenta it's one heck of a ride. 4/5

Suburbicon

- chilling suburban thriller remnant of Tales of the Unexpected. Eat up your milk and cookies Mr Damon theres a good boy. 3/5

The Killing Of A Sacred Deer

- wins best Oscar for man who doesn't usually have a beard ,grows a beard. Also for best use of timpani in a movie soundtrack. harrowing at times but weirdly enticing. 3/5

Elle

You've got to reap just what you sow - or, do you sow what you reap? Nevermind the proverbs this is def one to watch. Formidable 4/5

Nocturnal Animals

- definitely not an Attenborough doco - this is a full on in your face rollercoaster of a thriller that pulls no punches. It actually hurt me watching this. Ouch! 4/5

Take

Brutal and provoking. Forgiveness and the death penalty. Wrong place wrong time. Not quite the edge of the seat promised. 2/5

Girl on a Train

Never appealed for some reason but well worth a watch. Intriguing. Looking forward to #BoyOnABoat and #DadOnAMotorbike 4/5

Bigger Splash

Fiennes steals the show but like a fart in the bath, alas didn't go down that well despite the initial warm feelings. 3/5

Mystery Road

With Massacre Creek down the road, you know somethings up. Alas more like Yabby Creek -souped up episode of Home and Away 2/5

The Resident

Pretty awful if not down right pathetic. Nowt more to say. 0/5

Wait Until Dark

- Audrey Hepburn in this classic and enthralling tale of blind woman's buff. Seek and ye shall find. 3/5

Gone Girl

- is she or isnt she? Wish she effing was to be honest with you - she got right on my tits. Gone and to be forgotten 2/5