Media Gluttony - January 2024

January has been a good month for movie watching, regular trips to the cinema and some good streaming opportunities. That was all capped off with a 9-hour flight, where I could catch up with three films back-to-back.

Here's a roundup of my media diet in January 2024:

Maestro | ⭑⭑⭑⭑
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan are excellent, the music is superb. (Review Here)
Leave the World Behind | ⭑⭑⭑⭑
The end of the world as we know it, Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali make this more interesting, but the story struggles a little bit.
Saltburn | ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
Divisive film, a lot of people didn't like it, I loved it. Berry Keoghan is off the scale in this one. (Review Here)
One Life | ⭑⭑⭑⭑
Enjoyable tale of quiet Second World war heroics starring the always excellent Anthony Hopkins. Perfect Sunday afternoon viewing. (Review here)
Decision to Leave | ⭑⭑⭑
Slightly odd Korean drama, with detective Hae-Joon investigating a mystery whilst handling the attention of an unusual woman.
Poor Things | ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑
Emma Stone is magnificent in this. Supporting cast is excellent and the direction from Lanthiamos is top notch. (Review here)
Fremont | ⭑⭑⭑⭑
A gentle story. Loneliness and guilt explored through the eyes of an Afghani immigrant in the US. Excellent cameo from Jeremy Allen White.
The Kitchen | ⭑⭑⭑½
Dystopian London. Directed by Daniel Kaluuya and starring Kano. Gets an extra half a star for having Ian Wright in it. Story could have done with a bit more work.
The End we Start From | ⭑⭑⭑⭑
This is the dystopia I need. Jodie Comer carries this brilliant story of survival in a flooded Britain. Top Class Soundtrack. (Review Here)
The Creator | ⭑⭑⭑⭑
Stunning looking science fiction epic about a war with AI. Lots of Blade Runner and Children of Men references in here. Loved it more than I expected to.
Asteroid City | ⭑⭑⭑
Great looking, but not as funny or as joined up as previous Wes Anderson movies. Loads of top star turns as usual, and superb visuals.
Corner Office | ⭑⭑⭑
Watched on a plane, completely passed me by on its release. Dark Comedy from Jon Hamm, reminded me of Severance and Office Space.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning | ⭑⭑⭑⭑
Ever reliable franchise. All the right stunts, car chases and fight scenes that kept me fully engaged.