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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 Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club

Eden

Eden

Coolie

Coolie (2025)

Night Always Comes

Night Always Comes

Nobody

Nobody 2

Cloud (2024)

Cloud (2024)

The Naked Gun

The Naked Gun (2025)

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

I Know What You Did Last Summer

I Know What You Did Last Summer

Superman

Superman

Jurassic World: Rebirth

Jurassic World: Rebirth

The Old Guard 2

The Old Guard 2

F1

F1

28 Years Later

28 Years Later

Predator: Killer of Killers

Predator: Killer of Killers

Ballerina

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

The Phoenician Scheme

The Phoenician Scheme

Karate Kid: Legends

Karate Kid: Legends

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts*

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The Thursday Murder Club

‘The Thursday Murder Club’ Review: Stellar Cast, Forgettable Mystery

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Eden

‘Eden’ Review: A Scene-Stealing Ana de Armas Anchors Ron Howard’s Bleak, Though Uneven 1930s-Set Survival Thriller

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Coolie

Review: ‘Coolie’ and the Enduring Aura of Rajinikanth

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Night Always Comes

‘Night Always Comes’ Review: A Committed Vanessa Kirby Leads Netflix’s Erratic Poverty-Stricken, Single-Night Crime Drama

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Nobody

‘Nobody 2’ Review: A Formulaic Sequel Saved by Bob Odenkirk’s No-Nonsense Performance and Timo Tjahjanto’s Visceral Action-Comedy Mayhem

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