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Katie Hogan

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Biography:

Katie started her blog, She Likes Movies back in 2011 to document her progress on her dissertation about the Coen Brothers and has been writing about film ever since. She was previously a member of the Park Circus Film Ambassador Network and has written for various publications such as Vulturehound, Run Riot, Zavvi, The F Word, Flamingo Magazine, Film stories and My Film Club. She is currently the Co-Deputy Editor of Filmhounds and one of the hosts of the Filmhounds Podcast.

Reviews

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Same Same but Different (2026) 3/5 EDIT “There are quick-witted moments followed up by heartfelt speeches, and for the most part, it flows. Thankfully, the cast have great comic timing and know exactly how to deliver punch lines, even in scenes that have no bearing on the plot. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Mar 16, 2026 Full Review Spaceballs (1987) 52% 3/5 EDIT “Though there are some genuine laughs, particularly when Dark Helmet and his crew are on screen, Spaceballs is a decent parody film, but is stifled by one too many clichéd jokes, too much of Brooks himself, and its genre. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Mar 13, 2026 Full Review How to Make a Killing (2026) 43% 3/5 EDIT “On the whole, the story is entertaining, and maybe those who haven’t experienced the far superior Kind Hearts and Coronets will find enjoyment.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Mar 10, 2026 Full Review The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) 81% 3/5 EDIT “The Coens capture the essence and mood of a certain time and certain place but overall, the film is so subtle.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Mar 3, 2026 Full Review Sweetness (2025) 90% 3/5 EDIT “With the additional [surprises] thrown in, Sweetness is unexpected in parts, despite the familiar set up.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Feb 24, 2026 Full Review Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025) 98% 5/5 EDIT “Even though we only witness a short period of Amelie’s life, every minute is precious and it’s a joy to watch. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Feb 12, 2026 Full Review Birth (2004) 43% 4/5 EDIT “The premise behind Birth alone is intriguing, and with Glazer's tone added to it, it becomes a masterclass in what happens when you reopen old wounds and obsess about an implausible plausibility. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Feb 3, 2026 Full Review Hostages (2025) 2/5 EDIT “Heavily relying on its hit-or-miss dry comedic dialogue, the absurdity of the situation and its characters' ability to sustain engagement, all these elements thrown together don't quite come together.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Jan 23, 2026 Full Review The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) 86% EDIT “The Testament of Ann Lee is something bizarrely special that one would hope will be remembered come award season, or least live on to be a film that is talked about years later. ” – Late Nite Picture Show Jan 8, 2026 Full Review 100 Nights of Hero (2025) 68% 4/5 EDIT “100 Nights of Hero teaches us the power of storytelling and how stories themselves can be twisted by some for their own gain. Stories are from one perspective, and if a story is so powerful, it can be passed into legend. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Jan 3, 2026 Full Review The Running Man (2025) 62% EDIT “The film had a great cast, great elements but didn’t quite hit the heights of a great film.” – She Likes Movies Dec 30, 2025 Full Review The Ice Tower (2025) 80% 3/5 EDIT “With some fantastic visuals throughout and strong performances, those who have appreciated Hadzihalilovic's previous films will enjoy this story. It's certainly a film of a different calibre, a haunting and unnerving fairy-tale.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Pearl (2022) 93% 3/5 EDIT “Style and character are present, but the story is just not quite fully formed or satisfying.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 13, 2025 Full Review Edward Scissorhands (1990) 91% EDIT “The real world, the entire tone and style, feels like it's part of a fairy tale. Thankfully, as this is one of Burton's early films, it isn't about style over substance; the story is as weird and wonderful as the backdrop.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 8, 2025 Full Review No Other Choice (2025) 97% EDIT “...as a whole, No Other Choice, feels like some other choices could have been made but discomfort and shock were more favourable.” – She Likes Movies Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Rose of Nevada (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “ It's a fascinating story, full of mystery and grief, but you could be left with a sinking feeling of hopelessness, depending if you're an optimist or a pessimist.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Oct 21, 2025 Full Review Fucktoys (2025) 96% EDIT “Though it’s not a perfect work of art, a work of art it is none the less.” – She Likes Movies Oct 15, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% 5/5 EDIT “It easy to say that this tale of murder, mystery and the Catholic church is fun, dramatic and comes with a genuine surprise or two, which is always refreshing to watch, especially if you're someone who thinks you can predict the outcome.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Exit 8 (2025) 97% 3/5 EDIT “The psychological ‘horror' is so subtle – which is a merit of the film overall, proving that horror comes in various packages – Exit 8 should be commended for successfully adapting a video game and not alienating any potential audience. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Oct 14, 2025 Full Review After the Hunt (2025) 37% EDIT “Though this may be an impressive cast, the story, somewhat convoluted, just doesn’t match up to the talent telling it.” – She Likes Movies Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Bad Apples (2025) 83% EDIT “Bad Apples holds the promise of repressed carnage but it would have been great to see absolute chaos.” – She Likes Movies Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Alpha (2025) 56% EDIT “Each of the three leads are outstanding, packing in the emotional punches. But as a whole, the film crumbles with confusion and lack of understanding what we’re meant to be grasping at.” – She Likes Movies Oct 14, 2025 Full Review All of You (2024) 72% EDIT “Despite the fantastic performances and well told story, there is a pang of sadness that is hard to shake. ” – She Likes Movies Oct 1, 2025 Full Review Riff Raff (2024) 55% 3/5 EDIT “With a cast such as this, you would think the story would match the talent but unfortunately, this is where Riff Raff falls into the trap on relying on the actors' good names to prop up a limp predictable story. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Sep 26, 2025 Full Review Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) 85% 4/5 EDIT “Master & Commander could very well be considered a forgotten epic but with releases such as the new Steelbook, keeps the magic of the film alive.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Sep 10, 2025 Full Review
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