Cian McGrathinCounter Arts‘Eleven Kinds of Loneliness’ Expertly Dissects Alienation and Our Need to BelongRichard Yates’ seminal short story collection is a brilliant exploration of pride, loneliness and finding purpose in life1d ago21d ago2
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Yellowface’ Is a Tense, Thrilling Read with a Delightfully Unlikable ProtagonistR. F. Kuang’s latest novel is an uproarious satire on publishing, race and the pitfalls of social media2d ago32d ago3
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedSpider-Man 2 — thrilling superhero spectacle with a refreshing dose of realismPeter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius.5d ago35d ago3
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘The Old Oak’ is a Beautiful, Bittersweet Swansong from one of Cinema’s Most Empathetic FilmmakersKen Loach’s final film is a deeply moving plea for unity and understanding6d ago86d ago8
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedThe Acolyte: Season One — dull and forgettable entry in an iconic franchiseAn investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past.Aug 11Aug 11
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is a Mixed BagThis Marvel crossover film will thrill many fans, but is as meandering and aggravating as it is entertainingJul 285Jul 285
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Eileen’ Is More Than a Little UnderwhelmingThis 2023 adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel is very entertaining, but not all that memorableJul 276Jul 276
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Twisters’ is a Well-Made but Forgettable ExperienceThis year’s summer blockbuster is brilliantly crafted, but lacks the emotional resonance to justify its spectacleJul 2413Jul 2413
Cian McGrathinCounter ArtsThe Fourth Season of ‘The Boys’ Ends on an Uneven NoteA review of the fourth season finale of ‘The Boys’Jul 22Jul 22
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Talk to Me’ and the Never-Ending Nightmare of AddictionDanny and Michael Philippou’s 2023 horror film is a brutal, heart-breaking reimagining of the dangers of addictionJul 215Jul 215