Joe Bloggs About Films

'Wolf Man' reunites Leigh Whannell with Universal Pictures, as he once again brings a classic monster into a modern and contemporary setting. Whannell is a writer and filmmaker I have followed since his breakout with 'Saw', and so having him attached to bringing universal monsters to the big screen is a huge win in my eyes. 'The Invisible Man' was a big success, but sadly 'Wolf Man' doesn’t leave...

The highly anticipated 'Squid Game 2' dropped on Netflix over the festive period, bringing audiences back to this world, as more participants enter these wicked and mysterious games. The first season was an overnight sensation, and catapulted the show to becoming a pop culture icon. Now with season 2, the stakes have been raised, as Seong Gi-hun re-enters with the motive of stopping the games once...

Robert Eggers brings us his take and vision on the silent picture from 1922, ‘Nosferatu’, and my goodness it is VERY good. Starting as a passion project back in 2015, Eggers has delivered on bringing audience a terrifyingly gorgeous picture that will lock you in a trance from minute one. The tone and atmosphere are impeccable, as well the stunning sets and costumes, on top of some staggering cinem...

As 2024 comes to a close, it's time to once again unveil my top 10 favourite films of the year! A massive thank you for all the support this year for the podcast - we officially hit 20k downloads this year (which I'm pretty chuffed about) so again, thank you - it means the world! Catch you in 2025.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is Kraven the Hunter, the latest and possibly final entry in this messy Sony-verse of Spider-Man characters. The bar was quite low on the back of the last few releases from Sony, however, Kraven does have its moments that shine. The main highlights from this release is the performance from Taylor-Johnson, who makes Kraven his own, whilst still bringing in that intimidating pre...

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, Joe Dante's 'Gremlins' is still a film that is adored by all - and a huge staple within pop culture. The film manages to balance the tones of comedy and horror equally to excellent effect, setting it apart from all the rest of horror/comedies - which is one of the many reasons it still is hailed all these years later. Not to mention everything you see is shot on c...

After 24 years, Ridley Scott brings audiences a chance to re-enter the Colosseum for another round, with 'Gladiator II' - and I was indeed entertained. Following the now older, and more hench, Lucius from the first outing, the sequel reminds you what made the first film so epic and mesmerising, whilst also looking to create something new for this current generation. There is that feeling of famili...

Regarded as one of the best superhero films ever, 'Spider-Man 2' took the world by storm with an even bigger story that brought in a tonne of action, along with a superb character study of everyone's favourite nerd, Peter Parker. Whilst the first Spidey flick is still very near and dear to me, the sequel also sits high in that list due to its deep dive into Peter as a character, and the struggles...

A24 have given audiences something we never thought imaginable; Hugh Grant playing a villain.. and a very interesting one at that! 'Heretic' pits Grant against two members of the Mormon church, played excellently by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, as what seems to be a simple chit chat over religion, soon spirals into a devilish game of Cat and Mouse - courtesy of everyone's favourite gentlemen, H...

Released in 2012, along with a tonne of great films that year, was Josh Trank's found footage superhero thriller 'Chronicle'. The film was a huge success at the box office, jumping straight to number 1 and throwing Trank in the mix of exciting up and coming directors. Upon its initial release, I wasn't too fussed on the film - however, revisiting the film so many years later - I can safely say I w...

'Venom: The Last Dance' brings to a close this epic symbiote journey for Eddie Brock and his best mate, Venom. Even though Sony get a bad wrap for their Spidermanless spin offs, the Venom films are ones that I do have a soft spot for. They're simply dumb fun with a brilliant performance from Tom Hardy. 'The Last Dance' continues that trend of dumb fun and Tom Hardy shining, however, I did come awa...

Coralie Fargeat brings us 'The Substance', a satirical body horror flick that has taken audiences and critics by storm. It seems everyone has been talking about the release, and its easy to see why. The film has had such a mixed reaction, that I had to check it out to see what the fuss was about.... Regardless of where you stand, 'The Substance' certainly delivers on what it was set out to do, and...

In 2002, Rob Bowman unleashed 'Reign of Fire' into cinemas - and sadly, it didn't set the world alight. But even though the film disappointed at the box office, I still don't think we've had a better dragon themed film release since. Not only did the film have great characters to root for, played excellently by Christian Bale and Matthew McConaughey, but it also changed the game on the Dragon desi...

As much as the first 'Joker' didn't really need a sequel, its hard for a studio to leave things alone - especially when a film you release brings on 2 Oscar wins, as well as over $1 billion at the box office. So alas, here we are with a sequel that no one really asked for; 'Joker: Folie à Deux'.. and unfortunately, its a huge misfire. The musical aspect derail's the movie on a number of occasions,...

'Joker' was a huge smash hit when it dropped in 2019. Grossing over $1 Billion, as well as winning 2 Oscars; one being for Joaquin Phoenix's mesmerising and unsettling lead performance, it generated a huge buzz and fan base. The film did however prove to be extremely divisive with its subject matter and themes within, that saw a troubled and struggling Arthur Fleck, transform into the clown prince...

36 years after the juice was originally let loose, he is BACK in an all new wacky and fun adventure that is perfect for spooky season. 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is a brilliant sequel that captures everything that made the original a great time. Michael Keaton shines, of course, stepping back into the black and white striped suit for another memorable outing as the titular character. The cast; Wino...

James McAvoy stars in this remake of the Danish hit 'Speak No Evil', where once again he displays the range and talent he has to make you feel extremely uncomfortable throughout. Directed by James Watkins, the film really pushes the tension and suspense, playing with your expectations, and never letting on just when the drama and horror is to unfold. Though the innocent family make some very quest...

Whilst we all eagerly await the final season of Netflix’s widely popular 'Stranger Things', fans have been given the chance to experience something completely different with the theatrical show 'The First Shadow' – and my goodness is this a brilliant piece of theatre. Serving as a companion to the upcoming final season, 'The First Shadow' dives further into the life of Henry Creel, and the journey...

There are many great superhero films to choose from, but Sam Raimi’s 'Spider-Man' from 2002 still holds a very special place in my heart. The film was a generation defining summer blockbuster for most upon its release, and finally brought the web-slinger in live action form that went down a treat for audiences and fans worldwide. With great use of special and practical effects, the film stepped up...

'Blink Twice' is the directorial debut from Zoë Kravitz – and it’s a very good one at that! What seems to be yet another 'millionaire buys an island where bad things happen' flick, soon transcends into something unique and unsettling, as the guests find that things are in fact too good to be true. The cast is jam packed with familiar faces and a range of talent. The performances from Channing Tatu...

Six years after the shows original run ended, The X Files returned to the big screen for the second time with its sequel; 'I Want to Believe'. Stepping away from the shows mythology and more towards its classic 'monster of the week' story lines, the film didn't live up to expectations, or really deliver anything special for fans or regular audiences. The film does have its bright sparks with its l...

With the release of 'Alien: Romulus', and the success it's having at the box office - I thought it was time to settle down, in a snug Cryopod, and rank the entire Alien franchise.

Fede Alvarez brings us another installment to the Alien franchise, and its VERY good. 'Alien: Romulus' has all the ingredients you want from an Alien film, and then some. Its arguably the best looking film in the franchise with stunning cinematography, on top of top notch practical effects, all the while both Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson knock it out of the park with their performances. Though...

Life is like an M Night Shyamalan film, you never know what you're going to get... 'Trap' was a release that I was quite excited for on the back of the trailers. It looked intense, grounded and a promising cat and mouse flick courtesy of everyone's favourite director.. Sadly, the film nosedives - and it doesn't really take that long to stumble. Other than the brilliant performance from Josh Hartne...

Comic Con 2024 threw out some BIG surprises. In this episode, I'm diving into all the announcements that caught my attention, and what I am most excited for – including THAT Dr Doom news.