Reviews By Robyn

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Oscars 2023: Who Will Win vs Who Should Win

The time has come once again for my Oscars Predictions! I feel like this year's ceremony has come around much quicker than last (it is...

Robyn Murphy

Mar 12, 20235 min read

Oscars 2022: Who Will Win vs Who Should Win

It is safe to say that this year's Oscars race hasn't evaded controversy. From vaccine requirements, to invitation snubs and a litany of...

Robyn Murphy

Mar 27, 20227 min read

Why 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Could Be The Most Important Superhero Film Of All Time.

Ahead of the much anticipated release of Spider-Man: No Way Home this Wednesday, I wanted to look at why I think this film has the...

Robyn Murphy

Dec 15, 20214 min read

'Dear Evan Hansen' Review: Shallow, Performative and Utterly Avoidable

12A, 2hrs 17 mins Much of the commentary surrounding the release of the film adaptation of Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, has centred...

Robyn Murphy

Oct 26, 20216 min read

Review: Entirely Too Much 'Time To Die'

In what is arguably the clearest sign that cinemas and the entertainment industry are getting back on track following the Covid-19...

Robyn Murphy

Oct 7, 20213 min read

"Shang-Chi" Review: Marvel's Midas Touch Remains Strong

12A, 2hrs 12 mins It would be fair to say that Marvel Studio's latest blockbuster has been on quite the journey in the run up to its much...

Robyn Murphy

Sep 11, 20213 min read

Reboots, Reimaginings and Retellings Oh My! Whatever Happened to Good Old Fashioned Imagination?

If you were to take a brief glance over your TV listings, scroll through your favourite streaming site, or pick up the latest edition of...

Robyn Murphy

Aug 31, 20214 min read

'Black Widow' Review: Marvel's Best By Far

12A, 2hrs 13 mins Over ten years after she made her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the MCU's first female hero is finally...

Robyn Murphy

Jul 8, 20214 min read

'In The Heights' Review: THE Movie Of The Summer

12A, 2hrs 23 mins. Before there was Hamilton, there was In The Heights. 13 years after it debuted on Broadway, and a year later than...

Robyn Murphy

Jun 20, 20212 min read

'Cruella' Review: A Wickedly Fabulous Origin Story.

12A, 2hrs 14mins With cinemas finally back open, I'm thrilled to have a selection of new and exciting films to see and review, and I...

Robyn Murphy

Jun 15, 20212 min read

Are Movie Musicals Set To Dominate The 2022 Awards Season?

The 2021 Oscars might just be over, but with cinemas reopening next week, sights have been firmly set towards nexts year's Awards and the...

Robyn Murphy

May 29, 20213 min read

TV Spin-Offs: Becoming More Of A Hinderance Than An Asset?

When creating a television show, there is always the hope that it will be picked up by a studio, do well in the ratings and garner a...

Robyn Murphy

May 18, 20214 min read

2021 Summer Movie Preview

With restrictions starting to ease and things starting to open back up again we can finally start to look forward to some sense of...

Robyn Murphy

May 11, 20212 min read

"Sound of Metal" Review: Riz Ahmed's Performance Is Oscar Worthy; But Faces Unbeatable Competition

Next in my series of examining the 2021 Oscar contenders is Sound of Metal, which is nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best...

Robyn Murphy

Apr 20, 20213 min read

"Promising Young Woman" Review: An Ingenious Revenge Film For The #METOO Era

"I was affected too. It's every guy's worst nightmare getting accused like that." "Can you guess what every woman's worst nightmare is?"...

Robyn Murphy

Apr 17, 20214 min read

"Mank" Review: A Sprawling Call Back To Hollywood's Golden Age

With the Oscars now just a few weeks away, I'm continuing with my series of watching as many Oscars contenders as I can before the 2021...

Robyn Murphy

Apr 2, 20212 min read

'One Night in Miami' Review: A Glimpse Into The Pressures and Expectations of Fame

The next film of this year's awards race which I will be reviewing is One Night in Miami directed by Regina King. Similar to Ma Rainey's...

Robyn Murphy

Mar 10, 20213 min read

Golden Globes 2021 Predictions: Who I Think Will Scoop The Top Prizes

The 2021 awards season will finally get under way this Sunday (or early Monday morning for us in Ireland) when the 78th Annual Golden...

Robyn Murphy

Feb 27, 20214 min read

'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' Review: Chadwick Boseman Steals the Show

Next up in my series reviewing the top contenders in the 2021 Oscars race is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, directed by George C. Wolfe and...

Robyn Murphy

Feb 24, 20212 min read

'The Trial of the Chicago 7' Review: A Topical and Inspiring Drama

Ahead of the 2021 awards season, I wanted to watch and review as many of the hotly tipped favourites as I could in order to get a sense...

Robyn Murphy

Feb 19, 20213 min read

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