Freda Cooper

Freda Cooper

Writer

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

Bullet Train Brad Pitt

Bullet Train Review: Bumpy ride at top speed

By Freda Cooper published

Buckle up for Bullet Train, this summer’s craziest ride.

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Thirteen Lives

Thirteen Lives Review: Ron Howard’s underwater rescue drama dives deep

By Freda Cooper published

Thirteen Lives is a true story that will make you hold your breath.

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Where the Crawdads Sing review: Daisy Edgar-Jones hides behind a tree

Where The Crawdads Sing review: bestseller keeps its head above water

By Freda Cooper published

Where The Crawdads Sing is lovely to look at but it ultimately loses its way.

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Jenny Agutter and Sheridan Smith in The Railway Children Return.

The Railway Children Return review: Nostalgic sequel for a new generation

By Freda Cooper published

The Railway Children Return steers clear of being a slowcomotive but doesn't compare to the original.

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Austin Butler attends the Elvis UK special screening at BFI Southbank on May 31 2022 in London England Photo by Tim P Whit by Getty Images for Warner Bros

Elvis movie review: we can't help falling in love with Austin Butler's King

By Freda Cooper published

Baz Luhrmann's flawed portrait of Elvis Presley is still hugely enjoyable.

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Top Gun: Maverick review - Tom Cruise in a plane's cockpit

Top Gun: Maverick review — a stratospheric sequel

By Freda Cooper last updated

Top Gun: Maverick spoiler-free review — Cruise & co hit the target every time.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Knuckles

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 review: Knuckles is the true star in amusing sequel

By Freda Cooper last updated

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is a lot of fun.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Jessica Williams Callum Turner Jude Law Eddie Redmayne

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore Review: Finally emerging from Harry's shadow

By Freda Cooper published

In The Secrets Of Dumbledore, the fantasy franchise, at last, gets going.

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