Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Killing Eve season 3… There are so many little touches in episode four which add richness to the narrative that repeat viewings are encouraged. From that Spielberg homage to Konstantin’s vertigo and Carolyn’s grief technique, Killing Eve is constantly expanding backstory in subtle ways. Bitter Pill head honcho […]
TV Review – Creepshow Season 1
Martin Carr reviews the first season of Creepshow… Released last year on Shudder, Creepshow is an old school horror anthology with a legendary lineage. Featuring visual FX supremo Tom Savini and steered by his prodigy Greg Nicotero, it tells tales of terror alongside supernatural fables using an entirely practical approach. Debuting on AMC this May […]
Interview – Dane DeHaan and showrunner Veena Sud discuss Quibi’s The Stranger
Martin Carr speaks with writer-director Veena Sud and series lead Dane DeHaan about Quibi’s The Stranger… The idea of Maika’s character coming to LA and being exposed to homeless, racism and so many other things really stood out to me. Was it important for you to show those sides of Los Angeles? VS: The whole […]
Killing Eve Season 3 Episode 3 Review – ‘Meetings Have Biscuits’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Killing Eve season 3… After a leftfield flashback laced with musically inspired murder and the darkest method of babysitting committed to television, Killing Eve finally kick starts its central plot. Something is rotten in the assassination business as Villanelle goes pedestrian, dons an accent or two and prepares […]
TV Review – Upload Season 1
Martin Carr reviews the first season of Upload.. In the first five minutes of Upload cultural and cinematic references hit double digits. Everything from Knight Rider to Vanilla Sky are touched on whilst this is everything Downsizing could and should have been with an afterlife kink. In spite of the visual invention, cultural call backs […]
Killing Eve Season 3 Episode 2 Review – ‘Management Sucks’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Killing Eve season 3… There is a darkly comic edge which intrudes into the wake of Kenny Stanton. A denial from former colleagues, recent lovers and grieving mothers makes everything feel awkward. That this group would rub shoulders in broad daylight without the privacy normally afforded them, starts […]
Movie Review – South Mountain (2019)
South Mountain, 2019. Written and directed by Hilary Brougher. Starring Talia Balsam, Scott Cohen, Andrus Nichols, Michael Oberholtzer, Naian Gonzalez Norvind and Violet Rea. SYNOPSIS: Lila and Edgar have daughters, responsibilities and an extended family of friends who rely on them. Conversations are communal, attitudes relaxed and drama low key. However this status quo is […]
Killing Eve Season 3 Episode 1 Review – ‘Slowly Slowly Catchy Monkey’
Martin Carr reviews the first episode of Killing Eve season 3… Left for dead at the end of season two there is much to be said for Eve’s gyoza dumpling prep. From that Eastern bloc opening through those muted colours to an ostentatious Spanish wedding, Killing Eve has lost none of its swagger. Polished production, […]
Quibi Review – 50 States of Fright – ‘Ball of Twine’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Quibi’s horror anthology series 50 States of Fright – ‘Ball of Twine’… A touch of eerie Americana makes its debut on the Quibi platform in April with Sam Raimi’s 50 States of Fright. Ominous atmospherics, campfire scare tactics and cutting edge technology come together to create mobile moments […]
Quibi Review – The Stranger
The Stranger, 2020. Written and Directed by Veena Sud. Starring Dane DeHaan, Maika Monroe, and Avan Jogia. SYNOPSIS: Clare is an aspiring writer and late night taxi driver who picks up a fare in the Hollywood Hills. He comes across as convivial, cool and casual in conversation. With only the sound of passing traffic and […]
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