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KT: Colony feels like a mix of Yeon Sang-ho known works as well as a lens of current events. While the latter may not have been intentional, the genre's sameness weakened the narrative, as it lacked a compelling motivation for the premise.

KT: An intriguing premise, especially to have Thai women being the lens explored through the horror genre. However, some scenes were so male gaze infused as opposed to what could have been a celebration of raw feminine sexuality.

KT: While the story started off interesting, the lead up to the premise of the story felt as if it could have occurred sooner, given the format of short film. Appreciated the world building and how real the characters felt.

KT: You, Me & Tuscany resonates with the parts of us that yearn for love, healing and living our dreams. The family dynamic was an interesting exploration but also divided the time between romcom and self discovery.

KT: Riz Ahmed finds a perfect outlet to explore broad commentary on visual representation and perhaps reflections of his own experiences. It hurts when it digs deep but that’s art.

KT: Riz Ahmed finds a perfect outlet to explore broad commentary on visual representation and perhaps reflections of his own experiences. It hurts when it digs deep but that’s art.

KT: In the pursuit of power and acceptance, the spoils are granted to the lovers. Predator boasts decades of rich lore, but Badlands finds its heartbeat in the story through character dynamics and growth.

KT: Played too straight to be satire and not succinct enough to be a critique, Creggers relies on his signature aesthetics for Weapons.

KT: From Young Rock and now The Smashing Machine, Johnson’s desire to dig deep is met with a reluctance to be vulnerable. Paired with signature head-inducing Safdie storytelling, we never quite feel like we are being told the whole story, just the glory.

KT: The latest season of King of the Hill explores issues of today through the raucous world and beloved characters. A hopeful development of growth in a stagnant reality.

KT: The latest season of King of the Hill explores issues of today through the raucous world and beloved characters. A hopeful development of growth in a stagnant reality.

KT: The latest season of King of the Hill explores issues of today through the raucous world and beloved characters. A hopeful development of growth in a stagnant reality.Posted Aug 10, 2025

KT: Scanning the horror genre, M3GAN is still processing to form an identity of her own. While there were enhancements in ‘maturity’, the bug for ‘overall tone’ remains. It’s fun when the story isn’t tethered to real world implications.

KT: 28 Years Later leans more on shocking scenes to convey sharp emotion. A solid ensemble that sometimes didn’t have the space to explore the deeper themes hinted at.

KT: Elizabeth Lo's warm approach cuts through the salaciousness of affairs and allows the audience to live through the realities of all involved.Posted Aug 10, 2025

KT: A thrilling live action that extracts the sweetness of the animated films and offers a visual adventure of love and friendship.Posted Aug 10, 2025

KT: Rungano Nyoni articulates and visually demonstrates the weight that women hold and experiences we are bonded by. On Becoming A Guinea Fowl doesn’t coddle but is hopeful in the love, grace and collective power we have.Posted Jun 17, 2025

KT: TINĀ works backward from the emotionally driven drama and attempts to fill in the gaps with cultural meaning while having an outside facing lens. TINĀ is a film that may be lacking to some but also mean a lot to others.Posted May 06, 2025

KT: Accepting, or struggling to accept, the helplessness of witnessing parents get older proves to be difficult to separate from the intended elevated reality. Moments are understandable but also difficult to watch.Posted Mar 18, 2025

KT: Bamboozled exists to serve as a reminder that the message will always be raw with Spike Lee and he is the King of Satire.Posted Feb 18, 2025

KT: Wolf Man distills the essence of the original and bolsters lore with an emotional journey. The manifestations of masculinity felt, at times, competing with the overall theme of family.Posted Feb 03, 2025

KT: James Gunn does it again with a new misfit crew to pour our hearts into. While there have been more than a few animated shows for adults in the recent years, not many do it better than Creature Commandos!Posted Dec 18, 2024

KT: James Gunn does it again with a new misfit crew to pour our hearts into. While there have been more than a few animated shows for adults in the recent years, not many do it better than Creature Commandos!

KT: Reawakening covers much ground with introducing new audiences, recapping existing and enticing all with what’s to come. The world and character building are top tier.Posted Dec 18, 2024

KT: James Gunn does it again with a new misfit crew to pour our hearts into. While there have been more than a few animated shows for adults in the recent years, not many do it better than Creature Commandos!

KT: James Gunn does it again with a new misfit crew to pour our hearts into. While there have been more than a few animated shows for adults in the recent years, not many do it better than Creature Commandos!

KT: The Franchise plays it straight in a zany world that is spiralling out of control. The characters have unique voices that play well to the chaos of filmmaking.Posted Nov 27, 2024

KT: The Franchise plays it straight in a zany world that is spiralling out of control. The characters have unique voices that play well to the chaos of filmmaking.

KT: The Franchise plays it straight in a zany world that is spiralling out of control. The characters have unique voices that play well to the chaos of filmmaking.

KT: Queenie is succinct in its exploration of adulting, relationships and race. Layers on these themes didn’t always migrate over but there is charm in what was created for the tv show format.

KT: Queenie is succinct in its exploration of adulting, relationships and race. Layers on these themes didn’t always migrate over but there is charm in what was created for the tv show format.

KT: Queenie is succinct in its exploration of adulting, relationships and race. Layers on these themes didn’t always migrate over but there is charm in what was created for the tv show format.Posted Sep 26, 2024

KT: Season two draws the heart from the first season and layers the learnings of all characters, especially Paige. Even those that are hurt can still heal and forgive.

KT: Season two draws the heart from the first season and layers the learnings of all characters, especially Paige. Even those that are hurt can still heal and forgive.

KT: Season two draws the heart from the first season and layers the learnings of all characters, especially Paige. Even those that are hurt can still heal and forgive.Posted Sep 03, 2024

KT: Kneecap has a lot to say about preserving the Irish language and strengthening bonds through resistance. Providing context for non-Irish audience and committing to the same level of passion as the band itself would have elevated this film even further.Posted Sep 03, 2024

KT: The beauty of Molly Manning Walker’s storytelling brings the fierce resolve of Mia McKenna-Bruce’s performance. For the friends that said the wrong thing at the wrong time, this film says the right thing at the right time.Posted Apr 23, 2024

KT: While the deliberate indifference that is core to this film can be frustrating, Jonathan Glazer offers up his own and the pain of so many to put focus on those that keep going while calamity escalates.Posted Apr 23, 2024

KT: The perfect storm works best when it centres the dynamics of an all women cast navigating the hierarchy of corporate culture.Posted Apr 23, 2024

KT: Dev Patel breathes life into the ancient legend of Hanuman and ignites the collective rage in an increasingly and deliberately silent world. While the violence hits hard, it'll be the scars of systemic struggle that is the lasting pain.Posted Apr 16, 2024

KT: The Aviator is an adequate biopic lead by capable performers but the exhilaration sped to puberty level sensuality and hollow thrills.Posted Feb 15, 2024

KT: Succinct filmmaking, satisfying performances and memorable dialogue assures Goodfellas position as a classic in the genre and Hollywood.Posted Feb 14, 2024

KT: Scorsese and De Niro offer a mirror reflective of celebrity and thirst for fame through the charming delusion in King of Comedy.Posted Feb 06, 2024

KT: The Sapphires is a solid entry into Indigenous cinema from so called Australia. There is a considered balance to addressing topics like the Stolen generation with the levity of music, love and family.Posted Feb 08, 2024

KT: True Detective remains a benchmark in quality television and Night Country delivers through Jodie Foster as the solid anchor, centering of Indigenous issues and Kali Reis is a knockout in every sense of the word.

KT: True Detective remains a benchmark in quality television and Night Country delivers through Jodie Foster as the solid anchor, centering of Indigenous issues and Kali Reis is a knockout in every sense of the word.

KT: True Detective remains a benchmark in quality television and Night Country delivers through Jodie Foster as the solid anchor, centering of Indigenous issues and Kali Reis is a knockout in every sense of the word.Posted Jan 25, 2024

KT: Through the lens presented and intended audience, Next Goal Wins works best on surface. The Māori & Pasifika talent form the foundation of all it's warmth. While there was warmth, I was yearning for effervescent heat.Posted Jan 25, 2024

KT: Anatomy of a Fall hits the ground running when it deviates from whodunnit to examining the fractures before the fall.Posted Jan 25, 2024

KT: The Color Purple embodies the richness in cinema highlighting Black stories, talent and joy. Creative choices delivered beautiful scenes and performances from the top tier ensemble however lingering in moments would have deepened emotion.Posted Jan 25, 2024

KT: Wonka sits comfortably as a double feature to its 1971 predecessor. While it is lighter on themes of capitalism and other social commentary it remains centred in emotional resonance with the world and characters.Posted Jan 16, 2024

KT: A sensational colliding of worlds mixing the blunt humour in Sopranos and what Tulsa King could have been.

KT: A sensational colliding of worlds mixing the blunt humour in Sopranos and what Tulsa King could have been.

KT: A sensational colliding of worlds mixing the blunt humour in Sopranos and what Tulsa King could have been.Posted Dec 19, 2023

KT: There were a lot of elements that added to the mania but bringing substance to the characters would have created more resonance in the climax. What The Big Dog absolutely commits and delivers is going full balls to the wall.Posted Nov 14, 2023

KT: Retribution has an interesting premise that is supported by believable performances but takes it's foot of the brake towards satisfying resolution.Posted Oct 10, 2023

KT: Scrapper has the charm to burst through the coldest of hearts and win you over with whimsy, bants and working class joy.Posted Sep 20, 2023

KT: There aren’t many shows with a young audience that doesn’t talk down or water down issues and dialogue. Young Love will find its way into your hearts with its assured pen and dynamic performances.

KT: There aren’t many shows with a young audience that doesn’t talk down or water down issues and dialogue. Young Love will find its way into your hearts with its assured pen and dynamic performances.Posted Sep 19, 2023

KT: We shift pace in the last offering of Mr McCall and the lovable friends he meets along the way. Charming remnants of what made this franchise so much fun.Posted Sep 06, 2023

KT: Compelling shots throughout however there were no emotional tie-ins for me to care about his survival.Posted Jul 04, 2023

KT: It stretches the imagination and the format of whatever you think is possible in a film.Posted Jun 14, 2023

KT: Halle Bailey floats to the surface in her heartfelt vocals, vibrant performance and natural charm. While this reimagining had a lot of interesting trinkets, it dulled in comparison to her sparkle and shine.Posted May 30, 2023

KT: Limbo is another offering on an existing solid foundation Ivan Sen has built to explore important issues.Posted May 21, 2023

KT: We all deserve multifaceted representation and this includes even characters that are selfish, self loathing and impressively lacking in self awareness.Posted Apr 18, 2023

KT: True crime story that was almost hard to believe. A slow burn that was able to keep a flame right up until the finale.Posted Apr 13, 2023

KT: This film felt like sliding into a victory that is already won and offering nothing new or insightful.Posted Apr 10, 2023

KT: The genre isn’t necessarily new but what I loved about this series is how it was narrative driven. There was a lot of focus on building dynamics and how they interact with the world.Posted Apr 05, 2023

KT: For a film that's subject matter is to build to a dramatic crescendo, it really fizzled and only offered a dull portrayal of what simply is a story about a predator.Posted Apr 04, 2023

KT: I loved that this was written in a realistic way, and eventually - for me it took a bit too long - but I liked that Joyce was challenged on her lack of dimension in her feminism.Posted Jul 31, 2023

KT: I was worried it would be too heavy but there are definitely moments of levity via the lovable misfits we learn to love along the way.Posted Apr 11, 2023

KT: What Rafiki has done and will continue to do to in the cinematic landscape of Queer cinema is something that cannot be watered down in any aspect.Posted Oct 09, 2023