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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 11, 2026

My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2025

It’s that time of year again! Here’s my list of 2025’s best films, based as always on UK release dates. Honorable Mentions Sorry, Baby Director: Eva Victor Genre: Drama, black … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2025

Categories: MoviesTags: Cinema, Film Review, Films, Horror, nosferatu
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 11, 2025

My Top 15 Movies of the Year – 2024

Quick reminder—as always, this list is based on UK release dates. Honorable Mentions Only the River Flows – Wei Shujun The Holdovers – Alexander Payne Small Things Like These – … Continue reading My Top 15 Movies of the Year – 2024

Categories: MoviesTags: Cinema, Film, Film Review, Movies
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on April 13, 2024

All Your Dune Questions Answered!

In today’s post I’ve compiled every question I’ve seen asked about Dune by those who’ve watched the films and didn’t quite understand everything that was going on, and I’ve done … Continue reading All Your Dune Questions Answered!

Categories: Books, MoviesTags: Denis Villeneuve, Dune, Dune Part Two, Frank Herbert
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on March 24, 2024

Dissecting Dune: Part Two

It’s been just over three weeks since I saw Dune: Part Two at the BFI IMAX on opening day and it still lives rent-free in my head. Hans Zimmer’s haunting, … Continue reading Dissecting Dune: Part Two

Categories: Books, MoviesTags: Cinema, Denis Villeneuve, Dune, Dune: Part Two, Film Review
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 26, 2023December 28, 2023

My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2023

2023 had a solid lineup of films overall, with plenty of great films but only a couple that I’d describe as “masterpieces”. Before we get into the list, I’d like … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2023

Categories: Movies, UncategorizedTags: 2023, Cinema, Film, Film Review, Scorsese
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 5, 2023January 6, 2023

My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2022

Honorable Mentions The Tragedy of Macbeth Director: Joel Coen Genre: Historical Drama Country: United States Review: I was excited to see Denzel Washington play Macbeth, and he certainly delivered on … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2022

Categories: MoviesTags: Cinema, Film, Film Review, Movies
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 30, 2021January 1, 2022

My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2021

It’s that time of year again. Ranking my favorite films of the year is one of my most treasured traditions on this site. I was even more excited than usual … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2021

Categories: MoviesTags: Cinema, Dune, Film, Film Review
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 30, 2020

My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2020

To say it’s been a uniquely shitty year for the film industry would be an understatement. The global pandemic brought production on a lot of movies to a halt and … Continue reading My Top 10 Movies of the Year – 2020

Categories: MoviesTags: 2020, Film, Film Review, Movies
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on May 11, 2020May 20, 2020

What’s Next for Doom?

There is a paradox in that I both want to know more about the universe of Doom and want its mystery preserved. In my review for Doom Eternal I outlined the … Continue reading What’s Next for Doom?

Categories: Games, Movies, WritingTags: Doom, Games, Gaming, Movies, Quake
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 23, 2019February 10, 2020

My Top 15 Movies of the Year – 2019

Ever since I began these posts in 2017, they’ve been my absolute favorite ones to write. Before I started this blog I didn’t go to the cinema that much at … Continue reading My Top 15 Movies of the Year – 2019

Categories: Movies, UncategorizedTags: Cinema, Film, Review
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

Scorsese, Cinema, & The Irishman Premiere

I wouldn’t say I have one particular film director I’d call my favorite, but without a doubt Martin Scorsese holds a unique significance for me- he essentially, he alone, made … Continue reading Scorsese, Cinema, & The Irishman Premiere

Categories: Movies, PersonalTags: Cinema, Film, Movies, Netflix, Review, Scorsese
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 26, 2019June 28, 2019

Sunset – Film Review

Napszállta– which translates to “Sunset” in English- was my first foray into the works of esteemed filmmaker László Nemes, and quite possibly the most interesting picture I’ve seen in quite … Continue reading Sunset – Film Review

Categories: MoviesTags: Budapest, Film, Film Review, History, Hungary

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