Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Robot Dreams’ is an Endearing, Moving Ode to Friendship and GrowthThis 2023 animated film eschews dialogue but packs an emotional punch18h ago118h ago1
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a Solid Effort to Capture the Original Film’s MagicThe much-belated ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel is certainly entertaining, but doesn’t replicate the highs of the 1988 dark comedy1d ago41d ago4
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedOddity — tense but cliché-ridden horror outingAfter the brutal murder of her twin sister, a psychic medium goes after those responsible by using haunted items as her tools for revenge.3d ago3d ago
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedCrossing — moving humanist tale of intersecting livesA retired teacher promises to find her long-lost niece, taking her to Istanbul, where she meets a lawyer fighting for trans rights.4d ago44d ago4
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Triangle of Sadness’ is a Hilarious Study of InequalityThis 2022 satire expertly uses cringe-inducing comedy to explore its characters’ ignorance and the downsides of capitalism4d ago34d ago3
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster36 Years Later, ‘Beetlejuice’ Is Still a Dark Comedy TriumphTim Burton’s 1988 film effortlessly blends genres and animation styles for a thoroughly entertaining watch5d ago15d ago1
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedRed Desert — committed tone piece belies interesting characterisationIn an industrial area, an unstable woman copes with life by starting an affair with a co-worker at the plant her husband manages…6d ago6d ago
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Miller’s Girl’ Is Cringy and Irresponsible, But Isn’t Without ValueJade Halley Bartlett’s meditation on power dynamics fails to draw out what it needs from its charactersSep 112Sep 112
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Blink Twice’ is a Wildly Inconsistent Tale of Two HalvesZoe Kravitz’ directorial debut shows great promise, but squanders its potential in confounding waysAug 306Aug 306
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedTime Bandits: Season One — inconsistent but entertaining journey through historyAn unlikely alliance forms between a band of thieves and an 11-year-old history buff, as they embark on a perilous mission…Aug 279Aug 279