Robert Cain
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I'm a well-travelled blogger and writer from the UK who is looking to spread his blogs and freelance writings further afield. You can find more of my work at https://robc25.wixsite.com/thecainagecritique.
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Alien Romulus Movie Review
Since 1979, the Alien series has stood as one of the most well known and venerable efforts in science fiction with many ups and downs through the decades. Seven years on from the last major release, Alien Romulus is putting aside the prequel threads and picking up with a new director. For the most part, it does succeed at continuing the franchise.
By Robert Cainabout a year ago in Geeks
House of the Dragon Series Review (Season 2)
Spinning off from its wildly popular predecessor, House of the Dragon marked a return to medieval politics in 2022. It was successful in revitalising George R.R. Martin’s fiction on the small screen. Two years later and the highly anticipated second chapter has arrived. It’s generally well made, but falls short of the stellar debut.
By Robert Cainabout a year ago in Geeks
Deadpool and Wolverine Movie Review
In a cinematic landscape dominated by superheroes, Deadpool has offered a welcome reprieve since 2016. The series has delivered an endless stream of laughs to older audiences while making fun of just about every cliché in the book. Deadpool and Wolverine is billed as one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer, but fans new and old will feel let down by this latest entry.
By Robert Cainabout a year ago in Geeks
Those About To Die Series Review (Season 1)
Since the days of Ben-Hur, sword-and-sandal epics have captivated many audiences. Ancient Rome has entered the small-screen many times before with Spartacus and other efforts. The latest release is Those About To Die from Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner, an ambitious effort that ultimately spreads itself too thin.
By Robert Cainabout a year ago in Geeks
Longlegs Movie Review. Top Story - July 2024.
Arthouse horror has been making waves in recent years with smaller studios like A24 pushing to give directors full control over their projects. The has resulted in many unique releases that tap into audience fears. The latest effort, Longlegs, comes from Osgood Perkins. Those who dive in will find an atmospheric and often distressing production.
By Robert Cainabout a year ago in Horror
A Quiet Place: Day One Movie Review
Back in 2018, A Quiet Place was released to high acclaim; it was a nail-biting thriller that did more with less. Following a 2021 sequel, the series is branching off in different directions with A Quiet Place: Day One. If you can put up with a fairly standard opening act, this third entry will offer the same tension against a standalone story.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Movie Review
Throughout the 2010s, the rebooted Planet of the Apes series stood as one of the best modern trilogies in recent memory. Six years later the series has returned without Andy Serkis in the lead. Can it push on with a different focus and tone? Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes knows exactly where to take things; the result is another solid production.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
Furiosa: A Mad Max Story Movie Review
Following a two-decade hiatus, the Mad Max franchise returned with a bang in 2015, putting many other action flicks to shame. Arriving nearly a decade after that film, the series is now looking backwards with Furiosa. The end result is another phenomenal ride.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver Movie Review
In late 2023, Zack Snyder embarked on his own sci-fi odyssey with full support from Netflix. With an unoriginal setting, bland characters and stilted action, things didn’t get off to a good start. Now the second half, The Scargiver, has arrived. It barely stands above Child of Fire without making major improvements.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
Shōgun Series Review (Season 1)
The land of the rising sun has often captivated many foreign audiences both past and present, resulting in a wide range of cinematic titles. The likes of The Last Samurai and 47 Ronin have already portrayed feudal Japan to varying degrees of success. From both a dramatic and historical perspective, Shōgun stands head and shoulders above many of its peers, a masterclass in portraying an older culture.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
Civil War Movie Review
In the decades following the bloodiest conflict in American history, many have wondered what a hypothetical second civil war may bring to the nation. Alternative history has offered up many scenarios with full cinematic releases being few and far between. Releasing in a major election year no less, the provocative premise of Civil War from Alex Garland is ultimately wasted on a well-made film with shallow storylines and characters.
By Robert Cain2 years ago in Geeks
