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‘Wicked’: An Exercise in Patience – Film Review
We’re Off To See The Wizard… Eventually
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 9, 20244 min read
My Girlfriend Made Us Watch: St Trinian’s
Finally, a man’s perspective on St. Trinian’s
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 7, 20244 min read
‘Skeleton Crew’ is the Most Fun Star Wars Has Been in Years – Episodes 1 & 2 Review
A breath of fresh air for the franchise
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 4, 20243 min read
It’s ‘Wind and Truth’ Week! Here’s Why I Love Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive Series
Not a Stormlight Archive fan? Here’s why you should be.
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 2, 20247 min read
‘Kings of the Wyld’ is a Rip-Roaring Fantasy Road Trip Novel That Gives Zero F*cks – Book Review
Nicholas Eames' debut fantasy novel doesn't pull any punches
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 28, 20244 min read
A London Book Haul!
Unpacking all the books (and comics) that returned home with me after a recent trip to London
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 26, 20246 min read
‘Ultimate Spider-Man Vol.1: Married With Children’ is a Must-Read for Spider-Man Fans – Comic Book Review
What if Peter Parker was robbed of his chance to be Spider-Man?
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 22, 20245 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 20, 20244 min read
The Broken Homes of ‘The Penguin’
Bruce Wayne isn't the only man in Gotham with family issues
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 18, 20247 min read
‘Knight of Gaelgara’: One Bad Day in a World of Epic Fantasy – Book Review
An Irish fantasy novel worthy of your attention
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 15, 20243 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 13, 20245 min read
Matt Murdock Continues to be Haunted by His Sins in ‘Daredevil: Hell To Pay’ – Comic Book Review
When Matt escaped from hell, he didn’t return alone…
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 11, 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 8, 20244 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 6, 20243 min read
Agatha All Along: Fun, Fresh, and Fiendish - Full Season Review
A worthy successor to WandaVision
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 4, 20244 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
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
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