Talking Movies: Remembering Barry – Episode 8
Welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling. This week we embark on episode 8 of Remembering Barry, a heartfelt tribute to
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Author: Spling
How Did Spling Become a Movie Critic?
Stephen ‘Spling’ Aspeling, better known as Spling, has been reviewing film since 2007, but what led him to want to
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Movie Review: Dune – Part Two
One-liner: A mesmerisingly artful, brooding, spirited, surreal, stellar and spectacular sci-fi action adventure drama sequel of the highest order. Dune:
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Movie Review: Cabrini
One-liner: This exquisite, powerful, spirited, timely and well-acted biographical drama is undermined by its duration, stuffy dialogue and hagiographic tendencies.
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The Big Five at Oscars 2024
The 96th Academy Awards unfolded at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday night. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the awards ceremony was
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Talking Movies: Remembering Barry – Episode 7
Welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling. This week we embark on episode 7 of Remembering Barry, a heartfelt tribute to
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Movie Review: The Zone of Interest
One-liner: Bold direction, subtle handling and documentary realism amplify this unsettling, immense and well-acted World War II drama. The Zone
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Movie Review: Poor Things
One-liner: Niche, thought-provoking and unsettling, this edgy, original and surreal visual masterpiece is enhanced by absurd dark comedy and fierce
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Viewers Take the Power Back
Today’s world makes it possible to own not just one TV screen but several devices each with their own screen
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Talking Movies: Remembering Barry – Episode 6
Welcome to Talking Movies, I’m Spling. This week we embark on episode six of Remembering Barry, a heartfelt tribute to
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