Freda Cooper
Freda can't remember a time when she didn't love films, so it's no surprise that her natural habitat is a darkened room in front of a big screen. She started writing about all things movies about eight years ago and, as well as being a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, is a regular voice on local radio on her favorite subject.
While she finds time to watch TV as well — her tastes range from Bake Off to Ozark — films always come first. Favourite film? The Third Man. Top ten? That's a big and complicated question .....!
Latest articles by Freda Cooper
Netflix has twisty thriller starring 1923's Helen Mirren tucked away
By Freda Cooper published
Helen Mirren stars in The Pledge, which also features Jack Nicholson...
The Outrun review: Saoirse Ronan's fearless performance could bag her an Oscar
By Freda Cooper published
Saoirse Ronan excels in a powerful story of addiction...
Jean Smart fans need to watch this Netflix action thriller
By Freda Cooper published
Hacks' star Jean Smart shows her darker side in movie on Netflix starring Ben Affleck
Netflix has Joel Edgerton movie his Dark Matter fans will love as they await season 2
By Freda Cooper published
Loving features one of Joel Edgerton's best performances and it's on Netflix now...
Netflix's first in-house film is available — and is one of its best originals
By Freda Cooper published
Before Hijack returns, watch Idris Elba in Netflix's first-ever movie...
Netflix has great Queen Latifah movie which shows her softer side as we await The Equalizer season 5
By Freda Cooper published
In Hustle, she's in a supporting role but one that hints at some of the edge we now see in Robyn McCall
Netflix has ideal warm-hearted Kelsey Grammer movie for fans waiting for Frasier season 2
By Freda Cooper published
Grammer's 2018 comedy, Like Father, is available on Netflix now
Netflix has Shogun star's intense breakthrough movie buried in its library
By Freda Cooper published
Cosmo Jarvis hit a new level of stardom with Shogun and Netflix has a wonderful movie of his you should watch now
Netflix has a great movie for Silo fans… and it even stars Tim Robbins
By Freda Cooper published
Netflix has a brilliant Tim Robbins film you can watch right now as we await Silo season 2...
Netflix has laugh-out-loud solution if you can't wait for Only Murders season 4
By Freda Cooper published
Netflix has you covered if you need to get together with the Only Murders crowd sooner rather than later
Back To Black review: Amy Winehouse biopic is a losing game
By Freda Cooper published
In Back To Black, the singer's tragic rise and fall is reduced to a massive cliche.
Napoleon review: Ridley Scott, emperor of the epic
By Freda Cooper published
Napoleon proves that Ridley Scott is still a master when it comes to the art of the epic.
The Killer Review: Fincher’s ice cool thriller is narrowly off-target
By Freda Cooper published
The Killer is a surprisingly personal neo-noir from David Fincher.
The Equalizer 3 review: Time for McCall to retire for good
By Freda Cooper published
Trilogy feels tired and over-familiar
Gran Turismo review: racing movie is Rocky on wheels
By Freda Cooper published
In our Gran Turismo review, we say the gamer-turned-racer movie nearly hits the skids.
Barbie review: boisterous and hilarious Kentertainment
By Freda Cooper published
Barbie is the perfect summer comedy...
Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One review: At last, a five-star summer blockbuster!
By Freda Cooper published
In Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise and Co take us on one of their most thrilling rides. Read What To Watch's review now.
No Hard Feelings Review: giggles, rather than laugh-out-loud moments
By Freda Cooper published
Jennifer Lawrence and Matthew Broderick star in this new rom-com movie.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 review: A fond and fitting finale
By Freda Cooper published
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 review — the final outing aims straight for our heartstrings.
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods Review: Shazam has lost his pizazz
By Freda Cooper published
A big-hearted family theme saves the day in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
What's Love Got To Do With It review: Emma Thompson steals romcom
By Freda Cooper published
Emma Thompson steals this romcom which doesn't have the courage of its convictions.
Strange World review: Disney's new animation is all-too-familiar
By Freda Cooper published
Strange World is an environmental movie that needs a sense of adventure.
She Said review: a heart-thumping passionate triumph
By Freda Cooper published
She Said is a superb take on the story that changed Hollywood for ever.
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