Following a run of critically battered films, as well as one universally praised outing, the DC Extended Universe brings together several iconic superheroes as Superman, Batman, Wonder… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Justice League” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Only the Brave” (2017)
Based on an article which originally appeared in GQ Magazine, Only the Brave is based around true events and tells the story of an elite team of Arizona firefighters,… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Only the Brave” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” (2017)
Written and directed by The Lobster‘s Yorgos Lanthimos, The Killing of a Sacred Deer stars Colin Farrell as successful cardiologist Steven Murphy who befriends the troubled Martin (Barry Keoghan), whose… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017)
Contains Potential Spoilers (never can be too sure!) Kenneth Branagh’s 2017 adaptation of the popular Agatha Christie novel follows legendary detective Hercule Poirot (Branagh) as he makes… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017)”
Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: “Human Is”
In 2520, the atmosphere of Terra/Earth has become contaminated, leading to the invasion of planet Rexar IV for its resources, one of the attacking soldiers being decorated… Read more “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams: “Human Is””
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017)
Upon returning to Asgard after having searched the galaxy for infinity stones, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is quickly face-to-face with the incredibly powerful and dangerous goddess of death… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Prevenge” (2016)
“I’m your vehicle, baby; I’ll take you anywhere you wanna go . . .” Written and directed by Alice Lowe, Prevenge follows Ruth (Lowe), a pregnant widow who begins… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Prevenge” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Florida Project” (2017)
Directed by Sean Baker, The Florida Project takes place in a budget motel in Florida and is seen through the eyes of the six year old Moonee (Brooklynn… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Florida Project” (2017)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Founder” (2016)
John Lee Hancock’s 2016 biopic film stars Michael Keaton as travelling milkshake machine salesman Ray Kroc; getting nowhere selling his machines, he soon receives a large order… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Founder” (2016)”