In Irish cinemas now, Pearl was a long-time coming to local screens. Horror guru Ti West originally released throwback slasher X and prequel Pearl back-to-back in 2022, with sequel MaXXXine already ready to go to. The film arrived at last as a midnight movie selection at the 2023 Dublin International Film Festival, releasing wide across…
Jess is away so the boys play in the latest of our increasingly loopy recaps of the films we’ve watched recently. Néil gives his thoughts on Ti West’s X, Ethan goes over Escape from Mogadishu and Luke takes a look at The Worst Person in the World. Commando is recommended! Pierce Brosnan is celebrated! Some…
Director: Ti West Starring: Mia Goth, Jenny Ortega, Brittany Snow, Kid Cudi, Martin Henderson, Stephen Ure, Owen Campbell Running Time: 106 minutes The late 70s was a boom period for two of the sleazier sides of pop culture – slasher horror, and pornography. The rise of the home video market meant that viewers could enjoy…
