Thomas Simpson

2 months ago | moviescramble.co.uk | Thomas Simpson

It becomes increasingly difficult to enjoy things spoiler-free in the social media era. While steps can be taken, such as muting words or staying offline as much as possible, the acceptable timeframe for discussing films and TV shows without fear of spoilers gets shorter every year. Hollywood often contributes to this problem with its inane decisions to cram so much of a film into multiple trailers, leaving little room for mystery in the final product.

Jan 20, 2025 | moviescramble.co.uk | Thomas Simpson

Caution: Like revenge, Seven is best served cold. There will be spoilers in this review so if you haven’t seen it, please go watch it. 30 years have passed since Brad Pitt asked “What’s in the box?” A moment that has been etched in the annals of cinema. I was too young to see Seven in the cinema the first time around and despite having seen it numerous times, nothing compared to watching the 30th anniversary screening with an audience.

Dec 24, 2024 | moviescramble.co.uk | Thomas Simpson

Before we jump in, I’d like to give a shout-out to some honourable mentions that didn’t make the final cut. Poor Things, Anora, Wicked Little Letters and Gladiator 2 were all great and definitely worth a watch. Films I didn’t see that could have potentially made the list: Zone of Interest, Conclave and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story all looked right up my street. Sacrifices had to be made and my Wicker Man gets bigger each year. 10.

Dec 6, 2024 | moviescramble.co.uk | Thomas Simpson

Imagine Michael Myers as a cop and you have a good idea of the main protagonist in Maniac Cop. A seemingly indestructible police officer, he kills innocent people and spreads fear of the uniform over New York City, damaging the reputation of the police department. There’s a lot of subtext that can be taken from the plot, and while it does touch on the morality of police brutality, this isn’t a social study – this is a film about a vengeful murderer on a rampage.

Sep 15, 2024 | moviescramble.co.uk | Thomas Simpson

It is easier to discuss a remake of a film by thinking of the usual tired arguments. With Christian Tafdru’s Speak No Evil, the credits had barely rolled and news of a remake was announced. With Blumhouse Studios at the helm, expectations were raised. The studio has a strong track record of producing solid genre flicks however the past year has seen more critical misses than hits.