Cian McGrathinFrame RatedInglourious Basterds — technically brilliant but emotionally vacuousA plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish-American soldiers coincides with a theatre owner’s plans for vengeance…2d ago92d ago9
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Trap’ is Trashy, Self-Aware FunLeave your brain at the door before entering M. Night Shyamalan’s new cinematic experience3d ago73d ago7
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Alien: Romulus’ has Excellent Worldbuilding and a Mixed StoryThis latest ‘Alien’ film from Fede Álvarez isn’t perfect, but shows there is still life to this iconic space horror franchise6d ago76d ago7
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster35 Year Retrospective: ‘Back to the Future Part II’ Fails to Capture the Joy of the Original FilmThe second entry in this iconic sci-fi comedy franchise features an overstuffed plot and uneven characterisationAug 1612Aug 1612
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Manodrome’ is an Unintentionally Funny ExperienceJohn Trengrove’s exploration of toxic masculinity misses the mark on a profound levelAug 135Aug 135
Cian McGrathinCounter Arts‘Norm Macdonald: Based on a True Story’ and Interpreting The PastThe legendary comedian’s book explores the impossibility of finding the truth in memory, and uncovering the meaning of lifeAug 13Aug 13
Cian McGrathinFrame RatedDistrict 9 — exhilarating sci-fi action in a tense and mostly poignant social dramaViolence ensues after an alien race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent…Aug 118Aug 118
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ is a Tense and Pulsating Eco-ThrillerBut it lacks a poetic flourishAug 102Aug 102
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 lifeAug 79Aug 79
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 mediaAug 66Aug 66