So I’ve Finally Played Marvel’s Spider-Man…
Some loosely-structured thoughts sos my brain doesn’t try to guilt me over having spent the past fortnight almost solely playing one video game.
Author: Callum Petch
Occasional Film Critic, Human Disaster, naïve progressive. Follow them on Letterboxd (@CalliePetch).
Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway
If you can vibe with its earnest absurdism and sorta-intentional badness, Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway is a hell of a trip.
TENET
TENET is a smug, dull, headache-inducing load of sound and fury signifying sod all.
The High Note
Despite suffering from the same identity insecurities as Late Night, The High Note ultimately succeeds as escapist comfort on the strength of its impeccable cast.
Pretending I’m a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story
Whilst it could’ve done with more discussion about the games themselves, Pretending I’m a Superman is a surprisingly solid documentary about the Tony Hawk series’ impact on pop and skater culture.
Yes, God, Yes
Whilst it suffers mightily from comparisons to The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Yes, God, Yes at least displays promise for first-time director Karen Maine and is carried by star Natalia Dyer.
Happy Endings – TV Rewind
In praise of one of the most ah-mah-zing and suh-cy-ute sitcoms to ever air.
Make Up
Claire Oakley’s debut feature is a stylish calling card of promise, but lacks lasting substance.
What I’ve Been Watching: 18/07/20 – 24/07/20
Robbers, kidnappers, cheaters, and playboys.
Quarantine Entertainment & Critical Role’s Narrative Telephone
How the Critical Role crew managed to stumble onto the perfect quarantine entertainment.
