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James Perkins

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Biography:

James Perkins is an Editorial Assistant and Lead Writer for Starburst Magazine. He has been writing for Starburst since July 2018 and has already managed to attend a World Premiere! His favourite genre is Horror and he gets a real kick out of being scared!

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What Remains (2022) 89% 4/5 EDIT “Although the film falters slightly with its pacing in the latter half, and the ending is slightly rushed, leaving a few unanswered threads, What Remains is still a brilliant debut feature from Huang and gives us G. Skarsgård’s best performance to date.” – Starburst Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Spy x Family Code: White (2023) 94% 4/5 EDIT “SPY x FAMILY CODE: White is a superb side story for the wider universe in which it is set, with all the charm and characters you know and love, while also being a great introduction for new fans. ” – Starburst Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Blue Giant (2023) 100% 5/5 EDIT “Every frame of the film is jaw-droppingly gorgeous, the musical score is unique, and it captures the euphoria and emotion with live musical performances.” – Starburst Feb 1, 2024 Full Review The Civil Dead (2023) 97% 4/5 EDIT “The Civil Dead is a wonderfully funny, heartwarming, and tragic comedy that superbly captures the struggles and loneliness of creatives...” – Starburst Jan 16, 2024 Full Review Lord of Misrule (2023) 63% 3/5 EDIT “Lord of Misrule is a solid folk horror package led by two top-quality performances by Middleton and Ineson, making it a worthy watch that may stay with you for a while.” – Starburst Jan 5, 2024 Full Review Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) 33% 4/5 EDIT “Five Nights At Freddy’s is an absolute blast from start to finish – a frightfully fun, goofy, and wacky scare-fest that everyone can enjoy this spooky season.” – Starburst Oct 25, 2023 Full Review It Follows (2014) 95% 5/5 EDIT “Mitchell’s attention to detail with his writing and directing, coupled with a memorable and orgasmic score from Disasterpiece puts It Follows right up there as... one of the most impactful and unforgettable horrors of all time.” – Starburst Sep 11, 2023 Full Review The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes (2022) 92% 4/5 EDIT “The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes is a beautiful tale of love, grief and positive thinking that will lift spirits and prove that although moving on is difficult, it is a part of life that makes us stronger. ” – Starburst Jul 17, 2023 Full Review Re:cycle of the Penguindrum, Part 2 (2022) 3/5 EDIT “Although there is a lot to like about this retelling of a somewhat controversial yet cult favourite story, Re:Cycle of the Penguindrum is more of a slog than an enjoyable ride... especially if you are unfamiliar with the source material.” – Starburst May 22, 2023 Full Review Re:cycle of the Penguindrum, Part 1 (2022) 3/5 EDIT “The animation, like most modern anime, is gorgeous to look at, with moments like Himari transporting us to the nether realm in between an overload of flashback sequences to the sibling’s childhood, allowing Lapin Track to flex their animation prowess.” – Starburst May 22, 2023 Full Review The Artifice Girl (2022) 92% 4/5 EDIT “Ritch’s expert writing and raw acting as this troubled yet determined genius manages to give audiences plenty to ponder on whilst also addressing very real issues in a sensitive fashion... ” – Starburst Apr 27, 2023 Full Review Suzume (2022) 96% 5/5 EDIT “Legendary Japanese auteur Makoto Shinkai dazzles audiences once again in his latest breathtaking coming-of-age meets fantasy masterpiece, Suzume.” – Starburst Apr 14, 2023 Full Review The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future (2022) 88% 4/5 EDIT “Chilean director Francisca Alegría brings us a gorgeous and heartbreaking family drama entwined with a powerful environmental message in The Cow Who Sang A Song Into The Future.” – Starburst Mar 24, 2023 Full Review Nocebo (2022) 74% 3/5 EDIT “Nocebo's overall message, and bizarre midsection make this a worthwhile watch in the thriller genre but one that will ultimately have you scratching your head whilst being hit in the face with a haphazardly handled core message...” – Starburst Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Goodbye, Don Glees! (2021) 100% 4/5 EDIT “With gorgeous visuals and a touching story that also doesn't shy away from breaking your heart... Ishizuka-san's Goodbye, Don Glees! is a special little film.” – Starburst Nov 30, 2022 Full Review The Witch 2: The Other One (2022) 82% 4/5 EDIT “The action itself is considerably more intense in terms of scope and spectacle - which most likely comes from not only a larger budget but the idea of making the protagonist a much more powerful entity.” – Starburst Nov 28, 2022 Full Review Slash/Back (2022) 90% 3/5 EDIT “With all of the appealing indie-feeling elements of the film, it is hampered quite heavily by all of these limitations in its overall presentation and staying power. ” – Starburst Oct 21, 2022 Full Review Sinphony: A Clubhouse Horror Anthology (2022) 83% 3/5 EDIT “Does two things right: it has laid the foundation for the upcoming sequel, and it has allowed some new voices in the indie horror scene to showcase their passion and ability, but, overall it misses the mark...” – Starburst Oct 17, 2022 Full Review INU-OH (2021) 91% 4/5 EDIT “A unique retelling of a forgotten age of Japanese culture and history, that blends classical and modern elements seamlessly and is captivating viewing.” – Starburst Sep 28, 2022 Full Review Hatching (2022) 93% 5/5 EDIT “Thought-provoking, powerful and visceral - this film is a must-see.” – Starburst Sep 19, 2022 Full Review Special Delivery (2022) 3/5 EDIT “Written and directed by Park Dae-min, this thrilling action film proves that even when you take a basic story that we've seen a hundred times, Asia (especially Korea) just does it better than the West. ” – Starburst Aug 23, 2022 Full Review Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022) 95% 4/5 EDIT “Minor problem aside [CG animation], Super Hero is an incredible fun ride that new and old Dragon Ball fans alike will have an absolute blast with.” – Starburst Aug 15, 2022 Full Review The Deer King (2021) 59% 3/5 EDIT “Whilst The Deer King boasts great traits such as a gorgeous art style and grand-scope world-building, the sheer magnitude of the complex story is hindered by its two-hour runtime...” – Starburst Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Fruits Basket: Prelude (2022) 42% 2/5 EDIT “With pacing and narrative issues a plenty, Fruits Basket: Prelude is sadly a disappointing end to the Fruits Basket franchise... For newcomers and fans alike, this story is better left in the past and forgotten about.” – Starburst Jul 20, 2022 Full Review Pompo the Cinephile (2021) 96% 4/5 EDIT “Although there are cliches aplenty scattered throughout the lean 90-ish-minute runtime, Pompo: The Cinéphile is the latest anime film that holds a strong message of believing in your dreams no matter the sacrifices that you may have to make along the way.” – Starburst Jun 28, 2022 Full Review
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