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Tomasz Raczkowski

Tomasz Raczkowski

Anthropologist, critic, enthusiast of social cinema, British humor and horror films.

novocaine

NOVOCAINE. Purely entertaining film [REVIEW]

Novocaine doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t promise more than it can deliver, making it a pleasantly surprising watch.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG. Theocracy and Chekhov's Gun [REVIEW]

The Seed of the Sacred Fig is more than just solid political cinema—it has the potential to become a classic of Iranian cinema.

witcher

"The Witcher: Sirens of the Depths". Geralt is back on the trail [REVIEW]

For the second time, after Nightmare of the Wolf, the decision was made to go with the Eastern anime style for The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep.

nosferatu

NOSFERATU. Blood and Fear [REVIEW]

Nosferatu proves that in the 21st century, Robert Eggers is a formidable force in contemporary horror and historical costume cinema.

BETTER MAN. A Monkey on Stage [REVIEW]

In Better Man, it’s easy to believe when Williams says he sees himself through the figure of the monkey.

babygirl

BABYGIRL. "Fifty Shades of Grey" for snobs [REVIEW]

Babygirl suffers from a lack of narrative cohesion and fully realized characters.

sonic

SONIC THE HEDHEHOG 3. The Hero We Need

Sonic the Hedhehog 3 is an example of a blockbuster designed for holiday outings. Its accessible format appeals to both younger and older audiences.

squid game

SQUID GAME 2: The Next Round [REVIEW]

It’s hard to shake the feeling that the primary motivation for Squid Game 2 was money.

The Best HORROR MOVIES of 2024: TV Shows, Satan, and Heresy

The Best HORROR MOVIES of 2024: TV Shows, Satan, and Heresy

Years go by, and horror still refuses to die.

emily-the-criminal

EMILY THE CRIMINAL. Indie crime story with Aubrey Plaza

Emily the Criminal stands out both as a crime thriller and as a classic indie movie.