WKNDwatchlist – Battle for the Golden Horn
Awards season is winding down and as the last sun rays cut through dust and smoke, Spling reviews his Top
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Author: Spling
Movie Review: Old Righteous Blues
One-liner: A sharp cast and earnest small-town Romeo & Juliet tale compel this authentic slice-of-life drama. Set in Robertson, Old
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Movie Review: A Kind of Madness
One-liner: While uneven, great chemistry and strong co-lead performances compel this exuberant, spirited and touching road movie. A Kind of
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Movie Review: Death of a Whistleblower
One-liner: A powerful, stylish and timely investigative thriller buoyed by a compelling narrative and strong performances – even if a
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WKNDwatchlist – Best Picture Countdown II
The countdown is on! With the Oscars less than a week away on 16th March, we’re reviewing a handful of
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WKNDwatchlist – Best Picture Countdown
The countdown is on! With the Oscars just over a week away on 16 March, we’re ramping up the awards
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Movie Review: Frankenstein
One-liner: Striking visuals, ornate production design and solid performances compel this refreshing yet aloof and “patchwork” dark fairy tale adaptation.
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Movie Review: Train Dreams
One-liner: Vivid and lush visuals, emotive themes and solid performances power this slow-moving yet wistful and poetic portrait. Train Dreams
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Movie Review: The Blue Trail
Screened at Stockholm International Film Festival 2025 One-liner: A spirited lead anchors this absurdly entertaining, thought-provoking and visually-captivating dystopian sci-fi
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Movie Review: Thus Spake Zolani
One-liner: A defiant, disturbing, grotesque, provocative and visceral black-and-white visual masterpiece. Thus Spake Zolani is a black-and-white crime drama and
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