Cian McGrathinCinemania‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ is Unbearably Cute and CharmingThis 2021 hybrid of animation and live-action is a hilarious, heart-warming, and endlessly cute mockumentary·4 min read·2 days ago--2--2
Cian McGrathinCounter Arts‘Femme’ is a Tense and Inventive Take on a Revenge ThrillerWith two brilliant leading performances, ‘Femme’ is a powerful tale of repression and acceptance·4 min read·3 days ago----
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Anatomy of a Fall’ is an Interesting — But Not Always Rewarding — JourneyA film that I appreciate, but cannot love·6 min read·3 days ago--3--3
Cian McGrathinCounter Arts‘The Boys’ Returns in All Its Blood-drenched ChaosA review of episodes 1, 2 and 3 of the fourth season of ‘The Boys’·6 min read·4 days ago----
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·Jun 19, 2024----
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·Jun 18, 2024--1--1
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Gasoline Rainbow’ is a Beautiful Ode to Adolescence·6 min read·Jun 17, 2024--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·Jun 15, 2024----
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·Jun 13, 2024----
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