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‘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
Ranking The Schemes From ‘Catch Me If You Can’ Based On How Morally Dubious They Are
In which circle of hell will Frank Abignale Jr. find himself in the afterlife?
Kieran O'Brien
Aug 24, 20244 min read
‘It Ends With Us’: An Undernourished Romance Marred by Melodrama – Film Review
Despite its delicate subject matter, It Ends With Us is a struggle to care about
Kieran O'Brien
Aug 22, 20244 min read
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