Martin Carr reviews Apple TV+’s The Mosquito Coast… In 1986 Paul Shrader and Peter Weir tackled The Mosquito Coast on film. They created in the process a densely layered allegorical diatribe on the evils of consumerism. With Harrison Ford as the headliner and strong support from River Phoenix, it intentionally undermined an era defined by […]
Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 5 Review – ‘Truth’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier… For those who feel short changed by this series, episode five brings something substantial to the table. Wyatt Russell finally steps out of the shadows, taking ownership of John Walker in all his tarnished glory. Brandishing that shield and kneeling like a […]
TV Review – Creepshow Season 2
Martin Carr reviews season 2 of AMC’s Creepshow on Shudder… Executive producer and make up maestro Greg Nicotero, has hit pay dirt with season two of Creepshow. With a third season already greenlit, those over at AMC clearly think this nostalgic anthology has legs. With an adherence to practical effects, old school jump scares and […]
Exclusive Interview – Scoring Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier with composer Henry Jackman
Having cut his Marvel teeth on Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, composer Henry Jackman’s return for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier makes perfect sense. In conversation with Martin Carr, Jackman was passionate, informed and eloquent on his continued collaboration with Marvel, as well as what made a return to the MCU […]
Movie Review – The Sound of Metal (2019)
The Sound of Metal, 2019. Directed by Darius Marder. Starring Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, Mathieu Amalric, Domenico Toledo, Chelsea Lee, Shaheem Sanchez and Chris Perfetti. SYNOPSIS: Ruben (Riz Ahmed) is forced to face some home truths, as a life altering event sees everything he values slip away. As sound is replaced […]
Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4 Review – ‘The Whole World is Watching’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier… There is no denying the chemistry between Bucky, Sam and Baron Zemo. Daniel Bruhl is having a blast adding humanising shades to his heinous creation. He may never to be trusted, but neither is Zemo likely to be dull. Theological conversations, […]
TV Review – The Nevers
Martin Carr reviews HBO’s The Nevers… With Oscar nominees on production design and behind the camera, this Penny Dreadful throwback comes with pedigree. Featuring steam punk invention, this turn of the century X-Men gender mash starts strong with Joss Whedon writing, directing and world building. Tangible characters created through slick dialogue and perfectly executed set pieces […]
HBO Review – Mare of Easttown
Martin Carr reviews the HBO limited series Mare of Easttown… There is an authenticity to this HBO limited series which gets under your skin. Small town mentalities are meticulously deconstructed, prejudices uncovered and long term relationships explored. Writer Brad Ingelsby has created a murder mystery which delves into deeper issues, taps into universal truths and […]
Amazon Review – Them
Martin Carr reviews the new Amazon original series Them… This is a savage piece of television. It pulls no punches, spares no horses and is relentlessly unsettling without resorting to cliché. Showrunner Little Marvin seems intent on making audiences squirm. By putting them in the shoes of marginalised minorities, such as the Emory family, this […]
Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 3 Review – ‘Power Broker’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier… There is nothing wrong with formulaic action adventures. Globe trotting action flicks have been making people happy for over a hundred years. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier embraces this ethos by visiting exotic locales, introducing a plethora of underworld connections […]
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