Cian McGrathinFanfare‘The Sympathizer’ is Uneven and MeanderingThe series’ ambition might be admirable, but it fails more often than not in its execution·8 min read·14 hours ago----
Cian McGrathinCounter Arts‘Barbie’ Has an Identity CrisisA Story With No Centre, That Can’t Figure Out What It Wants Its Male Characters To Be·13 min read·1 day ago--1--1
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Gasoline Rainbow’ is a Beautiful Ode to Adolescence·6 min read·2 days ago--1--1
Cian McGrathinFanfareReview — AHS: Delicate Breaks More than One of American Horror Story’s Unspoken RulesThis latest American Horror Story season has its fair share of disappointments, but it does boast some interesting developments along the…·12 min read·4 days ago----
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Hit Man’ is Light, Breezy FunRichard Linklater’s latest film is a highly entertaining thriller that will appeal to casual moviegoers and film nerds alike·4 min read·6 days ago----
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘May December’ is Haunting and Thought-ProvokingWhile not perfect, ‘May December’ boasts a deeply unsettling tone, complex characters and a tragic core·8 min read·Jun 12, 2024--6--6
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is Even Better Than Its PredecessorGeorge Miller’s latest entry in the ‘Mad Max’ series features some of the best action in cinema history·6 min read·Jun 7, 2024--5--5
Cian McGrathinCounter Arts‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Retrospective: A Thrilling Action SpectacleBoasting phenomenal worldbuilding and awe-inspiring set pieces, ‘Fury Road’ is a blast to watch·5 min read·Jun 6, 2024--3--3
Cian McGrathinCounter ArtsA (Non) Review of ‘Cascando’ by Samuel BeckettOn the Difficulty of Reviewing Interactive Art·7 min read·Jun 5, 2024--2--2
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Perfect Days’ is a Sweet and Tender Story, But Still Feels IncompleteWim Wenders’ latest film is a heartfelt look at finding meaning in life·6 min read·Jun 5, 2024--6--6