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 franchise2d ago72d 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 characterisation4d ago84d ago8
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
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.Aug 38Aug 38
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 understandingAug 28Aug 28