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Kieran O'Brien
22 hours ago3 min read
‘Better Man’: A Biopic With Substance – Film Review
Dance, Monkey, Dance
Kieran O'Brien
Jan 15 min read
The Best Stories of 2024
The best books, movies, television shows, and comics that released last year
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 17, 20244 min read
My Favourite Christmas Movie: Snowpiercer
Barrelling Through A Winter Wonderland
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 11, 20243 min read
‘Conclave’: Forget Police Procedurals. It’s Time For Pope Procedurals – Film Review
A gripping mystery/thriller set in the heart of the Vatican
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 9, 20244 min read
‘Wicked’: An Exercise in Patience – Film Review
We’re Off To See The Wizard… Eventually
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 7, 20244 min read
My Girlfriend Made Us Watch: St Trinian’s
Finally, a man’s perspective on St. Trinian’s
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 20, 20244 min read
‘Gladiator II’: A Familiar Yet Thrilling Legacy Sequel – Film Review
Ridley Scott returns to Gladiator to search for the dream of Rome
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 13, 20245 min read
‘Anora’ Explores a Society Broken by Patriarchy and Capitalism
Sean Baker’s twisted Cinderella story unearths the inequalities at the heart of our modern world
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 8, 20244 min read
‘Heretic’: Losing Your Religion To Gain Your Faith – Film Review
Do you have a moment to talk about our Lord and Saviour, Hugh Grant?
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 6, 20243 min read
‘Juror No. 2’: A Lose-Lose Scenario is a Win-Win for Audiences – Film Review
Clint Eastwood’s back with a finely crafted legal thriller
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 1, 20246 min read
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
Oct 30, 20249 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 28, 20245 min read
‘Venom: The Last Dance’: Yes, There Is Actually A Dancing Scene – Film Review
‘Task Failed Successfully’
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 25, 20247 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 23, 20245 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 21, 20244 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 14, 20244 min read
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 10, 20243 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 9, 20244 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 7, 20243 min read
‘My Old Ass’: A Heartwarming Coming-of-Age Story – Film Review
A hug in film form
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