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Freelance writer

Kevin Harley is a freelance journalist with bylines at Total Film, Radio Times, The List, and others, specializing in film and music coverage. He can most commonly be found writing movie reviews and previews at 12DOVE.

Latest articles by Kevin Harley

Kneecap review: "This fictional hip-hop biopic is an unruly mosh-pit of humor and energy"

By Kevin Harley published 19 August 24

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Cailee Spaeny as Rain Carradine and David Jonsson as Andy in 20th Century Studios' ALIEN: ROMULUS. Photo by Murray Close. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Alien: Romulus review – "Full of shocks and suspense but sometimes over-burdened"

By Kevin Harley published 14 August 24

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Sting review: "Alien’s influence resonates in this playful creature feature"

By Kevin Harley published 24 May 24

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says they don't talk about previous Doctors on set as "it's more exciting to look forward"

By Emily Murray, Kevin Harley published 22 April 24

Exclusive Exclusive: The Doctor Who boss talks the new era of the beloved sci-fi show

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Abigail review: "A blood-bomb of fun that needs more narrative meat"

By Kevin Harley published 16 April 24

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Immaculate review: "Sydney Sweeney inspires belief but the horror movie ultimately sacrifices its promise"

By Kevin Harley published 14 March 24

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Damsel review: "Millie Bobby Brown puts fire in this survival fantasy's belly"

By Kevin Harley published 8 March 24

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Dune: Part Two review – "A sequel that ranks alongside The Dark Knight and The Empire Strikes Back"

By Kevin Harley published 21 February 24

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Argylle review: "Matthew Vaughn's well-cast romp lacks focus"

By Kevin Harley published 31 January 24

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Mean Girls review: "needed to be more makeover than remake"

By Kevin Harley published 10 January 24

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Wonka review: "Paul King brings his Paddington touch to Roald Dahl"

By Kevin Harley published 4 December 23

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes review - "Rachel Zegler emerges victorious"

By Kevin Harley published 9 November 23

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Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies hypes up Neil Patrick Harris’ "terrifying" villain like only he can

By Kevin Harley published 4 November 23

Exclusive Exclusive: The Doctor Who showrunner talks the latest Who villain going toe to toe with David Tennant

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The Exorcist: Believer review: "An overcooked valentine to a horror classic"

By Kevin Harley published 4 October 23

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Talk to Me review: "A full-blooded twist on horror lore"

By Kevin Harley published 25 July 23

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Oppenheimer review: "Christopher Nolan firing on all cylinders"

By Kevin Harley published 19 July 23

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They Cloned Tyrone review: "A drawn-out but slyly funny conspiracy caper"

By Kevin Harley published 14 July 23

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Stan Lee review: "Hard not to be moved by this fan-friendly documentary"

By Kevin Harley published 15 June 23

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Ezra Miller and Sasha Calle in The Flash

The Flash review: "Ambitious, fun, messy"

By Kevin Harley published 6 June 23

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The Boogeyman review: "Solid scares, thin plotting"

By Kevin Harley published 25 May 23

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Jason Schwartzman and Tom Hanks in Asteroid City

Asteroid City review: "Wes Anderson's close encounter of the quirky kind"

By Kevin Harley published 23 May 23

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Return to Seoul review: "A nimble investigation into identity"

By Kevin Harley published 25 April 23

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Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega in Scream 6

Scream 6 review: "A brash but broad requel-sequel"

By Kevin Harley published 8 March 23

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Scott and Cassie Lang in Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review: "A fun sci-fi getaway"

By Kevin Harley published 14 February 23

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Avatar: The Way of Water review: "An imposing, dazzling, supersized blockbuster"

By Kevin Harley published 13 December 22

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