@cainagecritique.bsky.social
World traveller, critic, video producer and civil servant. A fan of blogging, gaming, global affairs and running. You can read all my latest posts at https://robc25.wixsite.com/thecainagecritique
#PredatorBadlands is a knockout slice of action and another brilliant effort from #DanTrachtenberg... #filmsky
"Don’t let the age certificate or naysayers fool you; this is an awesome thrill ride that continues the franchise’s smashing resurgence"
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My latest #gaming retrospective looks at #QuanticDream and their set of story-driven titles written by #davidcage. How do #IndigoProphecy, #HeavyRain, #BeyondTwoSouls and #DetroitBecomeHuman hold up today? Let's find out... #gamesky
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#ROOFMAN's smaller, standalone approach and brilliant acting chemistry place it among the best films of 2025... #filmsky
"It’s a rare production in modern cinema that puts the basics first, making it a must-watch for those who want more than a basic blockbuster"
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#allthecolorsofthedark from #chriswhitaker is a deeply emotional read that blends several genres together... #booksky
"Whitaker gets you invested in the characters as they grow and change, their close bonds forming a strong core"
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#OneBattleAfterAnother doesn't match #PaulThomasAnderson's best work, but the chase is still worth the price of admission... #filmsky
"The filmmaking prowess is strong, though some elements needed more detail"
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My latest #Top10 video is now available on YouTube. I'm looking at the use of licensed music to open or end a film... #filmsky
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#AlienEarth is a worthy debut on the small screen for the venerable sci-fi monster... #filmsky
"There’s a lot of detail for fans and newcomers to absorb and the core performances are well-executed"
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#CaughtStealing offers up some tense thrills in a standalone throwback to the nineties... #filmsky
"If you can handle the more stressful situations, you’ll find an entertaining ride"
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#James by #percivaleverett is a well-written and well-developed take on an older novel... #booksky
"Everett has poured a lot of detail into previously small-scale characters while still maintaining a strong focus on the evils of slavery"
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Anyone caught up in the UK's housing market should read #AllTheHousesIveLivedIn by #KieranYates... #booksky
"Kieran tells her story with a series of detailed chapters, blending seamlessly between anecdote and wider social commentary"
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#TheFantasticFourFirstSteps is certainly the best adaptation of the long-suffering #Marvel heroes, building success on prior failures... #filmsky
"It could have gone deeper with some elements, especially the villains, but everything else is still entertaining"
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#cormacmccarthy's #bloodmeridian remains a brutal and impactful portrayal of the American West, even more than forty years later... #booksky
"Sometimes the thick atmosphere comes at the expense of characterisation, but it’s still a weighty, blood-soaked affair"
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#Weapons is another solid entry into a genre with many recent hits... #filmsky
"It delivers many creepy moments while still offering some underlying depth"
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#Superman2025 from #JamesGunn is an enjoyable return, but it doesn't reach an emotional peak... #filmsky
"Gunn’s directorial style does slightly diminish the heart and grandeur; as the DCU grows, it will need to deliver a stronger feeling"
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#HowToKnowAPerson by #DavidBrooks has some intriguing points on deeper social connection... #booksky
"David has a clear intent to push others to fully engage with each other and this is constantly visible throughout"
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#TheBeach from #AlexGarland is a simple but effective tale of an idyllic paradise slowly deteriorating... #booksky
"It’s much more focused on drama than set pieces, but you can still feel the tension creeping in"
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#F1TheMovie fully immerses you in the most elite racing sport with just a couple of stumbles... #filmsky
"The production is slick and the performances are strong, crafting another fine effort into the sports genre
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#JurassicWorldRebirth falls well short with miniscule improvements from its predecessor:.. #filmsky
"With Gareth Edwards directing, Steven Spielberg as executive producer and David Koep back as the writer, it’s baffling that the film turned out this way"
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This year would have been the 30th anniversary of the #ElectronicEntertainmentExpo, once the biggest show in #gaming. I'm taking a look at the ten biggest and most consequential moments in my latest video... #gamesky
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#28YearsLater is a well-made return, though it lacks the fear factor and punch of its predecessors... #filmsky
"This resurrected franchise is filled with potential and I hope the new direction will blossom in future efforts"
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#TheShadowsOfMen by #AbirMukherjee is another standout crime drama that oozes atmosphere and historical depth... #booksky
"It continues Mukherjee’s flagship series with gusto, a simple but effective entry"
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#BallerinaMovie serves up the same entertaining action as #johnwick, even if it sits in the shadow of mainline entries... #filmsky
"When it sticks to creative action the production finds great success"
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#PredatorKillerOfKillers is a capable set of stories that offers up a real treat for series fans... #filmsky
"It drastically expands the lore and sets the franchise up for even more development"
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#MissionImpossibleTheFinalReckoning may not be the best of the series, but it still delivers a high-stakes operation with excellent action... #filmsky
"Despite a jarring surplus of dialogue and a disposable villain, it remains at the top of daring set pieces"
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#TheEarthTransformed by #PeterFrankopan is an incredibly deep journey through our environment, though the historical tangents can become overbearing... #booksky
"It’s a very long-winded book and there is undoubtedly a ton of research poured in"
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#AltReich by @nafeez.bsky.social is easily the most timely and essential book I've read in modern politics... #booksky
"The history is grim, the hidden mind-sets disturbing. This isn’t a book that you necessarily enjoy, but one that delivers a complete picture"
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The fourth volume of #lovedeathandrobots is another entertaining set with only a couple of dud episodes...
"Clocking in at just over an hour in total, every viewer will find a short that clicks"
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My latest #gaming retrospective is now available on YouTube. In the lead-up to #MafiaTheOldCountry I'm taking a look at the first three entries in the series... #gamesky
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The second and final season of #Andor is a deep and mature effort that ranks among the very best #StarWars stories...
"Even if you’ve grown tired of the franchise in recent years, this show is a must-watch"
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And there it is... I'm officially a YouTube partner. It's taken six years, eighty videos and a bit of luck with the algorithm, but you played the biggest role of all. A thousand thank yous to a thousand subscribers :)
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