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

I love Rose Byrne, and Netflix has her sci-fi movie tucked — it's a revelation!
By Freda Cooper published
Rose Byrne gives a stand-out performance in I Am Mother

Prime Video adds shock Oscar winner that beat The Revenant
By Freda Cooper published
Spotlight has just been added to Prime Video and is a brilliant if heartbreaking watch...

Netflix has just got a wrongly overlooked Saoirse Ronan movie that demands to be seen
By Freda Cooper published
It's only a matter of time before Saoirse Ronan lands an Oscar

Netflix has this Natasha Lyonne movie quietly tucked away — and it gave me all the feels!
By Freda Cooper published
Could 2025 be Natasha Lyonne's biggest year yet? With Poker Face back in the spring for an even bigger second season, she also gives a stellar performance in the emotional His Three Daughters on Netflix...

Prime Video adds Bridgerton star's new romance — and rom-com fans might get déjà vu
By Freda Cooper published
Hang on haven't I seen something like this before?

Netflix adds Denis Villeneuve's pulsating Oscar-nominated drugs thriller that marked him out as a filmmaking force — and it's 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Freda Cooper published
Netflix just got Sicario...

Netflix has intense Amy Ryan true crime drama I recommend as a must-watch as we await more Sugar
By Freda Cooper published
Lost Girls is tucked away on Netflix and needs to be watched

Netflix has a criminally good Kathy Bates movie hidden away — she's pure class
By Freda Cooper published
Can't get enough of Kathy Bates in Matlock? Netflix has the answer...

Netflix has hidden gem in Jessica Williams' breakthrough movie — it's a knockout with an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score
By Freda Cooper published
As we await more Shrinking, Netflix has this wonderful Jessica Williams' movie available to enjoy right now

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy review — a welcome return as Hugh Grant proves a scene-stealer
By Freda Cooper published
Is this the final outing for Miss Jones?

Netflix adds ravenous zombie movie I adore — and it's 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Freda Cooper published
Train To Busan made its debut at a midnight screening in 2016, marking the start of its stampede to critical acclaim...

Netflix adds stunning Princess Diana biopic — and it's 83% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Freda Cooper published
Kristen Stewart is amazing

Netflix adds one of the best movies of the century
By Freda Cooper published
Netflix has just got Parasite, which won four Oscars

I love this fab Fassbender movie on Netflix with 85% Rotten Tomatoes score as we await The Agency season 2
By Freda Cooper published
The Killer on Netflix hits the spot

I gave this Netflix dark comedy a second watch — and it was so worth it!
By Freda Cooper published
White Noise on Netflix has a dreamlike quality and a top-drawer cast...

Netflix adds genuinely frightening movie with 90 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes — we dare you to watch!
By Freda Cooper published
Hereditary has just arrived on Netflix...

Netflix adds Oscar-nominated tearjerker based on true story with 91% Rotten Tomatoes score
By Freda Cooper published
Netflix has added the Dev Patel movie Lion which received six Oscar nominations...

Netflix has Eddie Redmayne thriller tucked away that I find terrifying as we await The Day of the Jackal season 2
By Freda Cooper published

Netflix adds Matthew McConaughey movie in which he delivers must-see Oscar-winning performance
By Freda Cooper published
Dallas Buyers Club has just been added to Netflix...

Netflix adds 'awe-inspiring' six-time Oscar-winning movie with 97 % Rotten Tomatoes score
By Freda Cooper published
Max: Fury Road has just dropped on Netflix...

Netflix adds Dutch thriller sequel movie to 95% Rotten Tomatoes-rated TV series
By Freda Cooper published
Netflix has the perfect Christmas gift for those who like their festive watching rather darker...

Watching this Oscar-nominated Netflix animation has put me in the Christmas mood
By Freda Cooper published
Klaus is a perfect Christmas watch and it's on Netflix now...

The Brutalist review: A cinematic classic
By Freda Cooper published
Stands head and shoulders above even the very best of this year’s cinema
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