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Sinners review: A sweaty, sinister, Southern vampire flick

25 May 2025 / Rachel Goodman / 0 Comments

Ryan Coogler, best known for Marvel’s Black Panther films and Creed (2015), brings us one the most anticipated films of the year with his latest directorial feature Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan.

A compelling, evocative film which brings something new, inventive and genuinely sinister to the vampire genre, no easy feat in this post-Twilight world we live in. The vampire genre frequently feels it has been exhausted, but Coogler’s sweaty, music-driven horror piece set in the 1932 Jim-Crow American South – Mississippi to be exact – delivers a fascinating exploration of vampirism and African-American culture.

Lilo & Stitch review “The blue alien still has charm to spare”

25 May 2025 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

As a Disney kid, Lilo & Stitch was slightly beyond my era. I grew up watching The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame – Disney’s Renaissance era classics.

A fresh perspective on a fan favourite

By the time the fluffy blue alien arrived in 2002 (dubbed Disney’s post-Renaissance era), I was 12 and had moved on to other interests beyond what Disney was serving up. Mainly Pokémon and Digimon. Ahh it really was a simpler time.

So I’m coming to Disney’s latest live-action remake from a very different perspective. While many are watching this new version fuelled by nostalgia, I’m not. The question is: does this remake soar like The Jungle Book, or stumble like a certain recent Disney princess?

Warfare movie review: “A true testimony of combat”

21 April 2025 / Finley Kettle / 0 Comments

War is hell. But we knew that right? We’ve all seen Saving Private Ryan or Apocalypse Now – films that portray the brutality of war, and the physical and emotional toll that takes on those involved. These are films that are ultimately narratively driven.

They tell a fictional story set within conflict, that aims to portray that conflict in an accurate and informed way. A24’s Warfare is different. Where films like Platoon or All Quiet on the Western Front focus on characters experiences or an engaging narrative, Warfare aims for the truth. A truth based on the memories of those who lived through hell.

Watching movies in bed: tips and tricks

19 April 2025 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

Research by mental health charity, Mind, has shown that watching films can be good for our mental health – transporting us to another world, and allowing us to switch off from what can feel like an overwhelming life from time to time. But sometimes it’s nice to be able to enjoy the movie-going experience at home, especially if you’re not feeling like going out to the cinema.

There’s definitely something super comforting about turning your bedroom or living room into your own personal cinema. Bring your own snacks, grab a blanket, put on your comfiest PJs and sit back, relax and dive into an old favourite.

The Return movie review “A tired, traumatised Odysseus comes home”

14 April 2025 / Rachel Goodman / 0 Comments

Taking on a film adaptation of a text as Epic as The Odyssey is no small feat. The director of The Return (2024) Umberto Pasolini seemed well aware of this and was wise in his choice to adapt only a small section of Homer’s ancient Greek text for the screen. Focusing solely on Odysseus’s return to his home island Ithaca after 20 years of absence – spent fighting in the Trojan War (on the winning side) for ten years and then another ten trying to make his way back home – The Return omits any and all supernatural and divine elements of The Odyssey and instead attempts to portray a deeply human story.

Adam Brannon named one of the UK’s top movie influencers for 2025

5 March 2025 / John Smith / 0 Comments

Movie Metropolis is thrilled to announce that founder, Adam Brannon, has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s top movie influencers for 2025! Ranked at an impressive number 9 in Feedspot’s latest ranking, Adam’s dedication to the world of film criticism, insightful reviews, and industry analysis has cemented his reputation as a leading voice in UK film journalism.

The worst movie endings: when Hollywood got it spectacularly wrong

21 February 2025 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

There’s nothing worse than investing two hours (or more) into a film, only to be met with an ending that leaves you groaning in frustration. While some movies stick the landing, delivering satisfying and emotional conclusions, others crash and burn, turning potential classics into cinematic punchlines. Whether it’s baffling creative decisions, nonsensical twists, or just sheer laziness, these films have gone down in history for their disastrously bad endings.

Let’s take a deep dive into some of the most notorious movie endings of all time -ones that left audiences bewildered, critics rolling their eyes, and, in some cases, studio accountants weeping.

Be aware, spoilers do follow.

Captain America: Brave New World review “It’s a bland new world”

18 February 2025 / Adam Brannon / 0 Comments

Make no mistake – this reviewer firmly believes that the golden age of the MCU is long behind us. Since Infinity War and Endgame wrapped up the Infinity Saga with a neat, triumphant bow, this once-mighty cinematic universe has struggled to reignite that same spark.

Stretched thin across multiple platforms and increasingly fragmented by its expansion into television, the MCU has become almost unrecognisable. Keeping up with the ever-growing roster of films and series has become exhausting, leading to projects that, despite featuring stellar casts and talented directors, feel rushed and uninspired.

The Glow: Why The Last Dragon still shines bright

9 February 2025 / Tom Cunningham / 0 Comments

Growing up in the late 70s and early 80s was one of the biggest joys this writer has experienced. I pity later generations. They missed out on so much in life. Like Saturday Morning Cartoons, playing outside with friends, the streetlamps acting as curfew indicators, and fantastic movies. This was the golden age of unforgettable classics such as Star Wars, Back to the Future, and Jaws. We also had many campy knockoff movies that have stood the test of time. These unique marvels await a new generation to find them and realize they are the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

The Zone of Interest: the oblivious nature of evil

6 February 2025 / Finley Kettle / 0 Comments

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar winning film, The Zone of Interest. I was visiting a friend in Sheffield – the weather was obviously bad so we decided to go to the cinema and watch the new Holocaust movie – how very cheerful of us…

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