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Jakob Barnes

Jakob is a freelance journalist with close to a decade’s worth of experience in the entertainment industry, previously working for JumpCut Online, The Digital Fix, and Dexerto.

American Fiction

‘American Fiction’ Review: Stops Short of Greatness, But Provides Plenty of Fun

by Jakob Barnes

This won’t be a film you’ll remember in years, or even months to come, but American Fiction is delightfully charming and very, very funny.

The Zone of Interest

‘The Zone Of Interest’ Review: A Masterful and Macabre Study Of a Monster

by Jakob Barnes

Jonathan Glazer’s latest film, The Zone of Interest, is a haunting trip into the darkest days of human history with an intense examination of Rudolf Höss.

Poor Things

‘Poor Things’ Review: This Twisted Take On A Classic Story Is Perfect In Every Way

by Jakob Barnes

Yorgos Lanthimos has outdone himself, with Poor Things delivering a riveting study of society, and a fantastical treat for all the senses.

Society of the Snow

‘Society of the Snow’ review: An Unflinching Exploration of Man’s Will to Survive

by Jakob Barnes

Netflix’s latest offering, Society of the Snow is a must-watch, no matter how uncomfortable it might make you feel.

Movie Reviews

The Phoenician Scheme

The Phoenician Scheme

Karate Kid: Legends

Karate Kid: Legends

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts*

The Accountant 2

The Accountant 2

Havoc

Havoc

Warfare

Warfare

Sinners

Sinners

Empuraan

L2: Empuraan

The Electric State

The Electric State

Mickey 17

Mickey 17

The Monkey

The Monkey

Baksho Bondi

Baksho Bondi

Cleaner

Cleaner

Captain America: Brave New World

Captain America: Brave New World

The Gorge

The Gorge

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Girl with the Needle

The Girl with the Needle

The Mehta Boys

The Mehta Boys

Recent Posts

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The Phoenician Scheme

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Review: for fans and skeptics alike, a more accessible entry point into Wes Anderson’s world

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Karate Kid: Legends

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Review – A Misguided Start Leads to a Fun, Nostalgia-fueled End

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Review: Tom Cruise’s Ostensibly Farewell to His Ethan Hunt-Led Mission Delivers Some Serious Fun in Christopher McQuarrie’s Lengthy Finale

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Thunderbolts

‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: Jake Schreier’s First Foray into the Big-Budget Studio Filmmaking Benefits From Florence Pugh-Led Team Dynamics

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The Accountant 2

‘The Accountant 2’ Review: Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal shine in a surprisingly superior sequel

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