In Darkness, a gruelling but rewarding watch (review)

In Darkness, movie

The subject matter might make some jump to the conclusion that In Darkness is a Schindler’s List clone, but the film offers far more than that. Simon Roger Key reviews

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A South American thriller drenched in noir-ish lore: Carancho review

carancho, movie

With Carancho, Argentine director Pablo Trapero creates a hard-hitting, doom-laden contemporary noir. Simon Roger Key revels in the assault

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Knowing 'meta' horror suffers despite its cliches: The Cabin in the Woods review

The Cabin in the Woods, movie

Hipster horror drivel – Simon Roger Key didn’t enjoy the smug knowingness of Joss Whedon’s latest outing, The Cabin in the Woods

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Legends return to the cinema this week – Butch Cassidy and Joss Whedon

Blackthorn, movie

Simon’s two picks this week are both genre films; a Western and a Horror. The first is about Butch Cassidy and the second is written by Buffy the Vampire scribe and Firefly maestro, Joss Whedon.

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Seek and ye shall find! Here are the week's top releases

This Must Be The Place, movie

There’s a lot of searching going on in this week’s releases. Simon Roger Key previews This Must Be The Place, A Cat In Paris and Le Harve

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Get thee to a cinema! The 'choiciest' latest releases are previewed

Tiny Furniture, movie

Week’s like these are made for going to the cinema, with a selection of thought-provoking movie releases. Simon Roger Key previews, and picks his most eagerly awaited

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Pick of the week's movie releases

The Kid with a Bike, movie

There’s a distinct absent father vibe in Simon Roger Key movie picks of the week

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Pick of the week's movie releases

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia, movie

A strong week for releases, including One Up a Time in Anatolia, The Other Side of Sleep and documentary The Four Horsemen

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Tension and atmosphere cranked up in The Water's Edge (review)

The Water's Edge, movie

In the aftermath of an alien invasion, water offers salvation in Devon screenwriter’s sci-fi short The Water’s Edge. Simon Roger Key reviews

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