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 understanding1d ago51d ago5
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.2d ago2d ago
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 entertaining6d ago56d ago5
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 274Jul 274
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
Cian McGrathinCounter Arts‘The Boys’ Struggles to Overcome Its StalenessA review of episodes 6 and 7 of the fourth season of ‘The Boys’Jul 18Jul 18
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Foe’ is a Stilted Experience That Struggles to Flesh Out its PremiseGarth Davis’ 2023 sci-fi romance abandons an interesting concept for a plodding love storyJul 182Jul 182
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘MaXXXine’ is a Muddled Experience with Glimpses of ExcellenceTi West’s latest film in his horror trilogy loses its identity amongst its constant throwbacks to the ‘80sJul 162Jul 162