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
![Like Father with Kelsey Grammer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HzHBx3933GisnmS2Kt3bV9-320-80.jpg)
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
![Cosmo Jarvis in Shogun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TopHMdNVHDhdEhUC9TV4wM-320-80.jpg)
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
![Tim Robbins as Bernard in Silo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y7dp7zjGh2SBup6WwXv7rV-320-80.jpg)
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...
![Only Murders in the Building season 4 poster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HETzdkrznP8iTw39HWdPpm-320-80.jpg)
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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LcemGndqMi9ZdAx63k37qc-320-80.jpg)
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 on Apple TV Plus is directed by Ridley Scott.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jHFShvjNoCMmxZFfmP6pFf-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Michael Fassbender in The Killer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YKCDjSR7HcQgeqq94UXDVg-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tyd255GxR98jmRqLnEhRhJ-320-80.jpg)
The Equalizer 3 review: Time for McCall to retire for good
By Freda Cooper published
Trilogy feels tired and over-familiar
![Jann (Archie Madekwe) at the wheel in his racing gear in Gran Turismo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6svWSTa7Pfj65Mn3uvQUWd-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Ken (Ryan Gosling) and Barbie (Margot Robbie) outside the dream house in Barbie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zhT5c5Cbeo7Kg72sUkKRGT-320-80.jpg)
Barbie review: boisterous and hilarious Kentertainment
By Freda Cooper published
Barbie is the perfect summer comedy...
![Tom Cruise on a motorbike in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rAB4rJr7dqxn43ttFdGuF7-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Barth Feldman in No Hard Feelings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9QaVJJqSwCV36txJpHdrg-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Chris Pratt, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GKwXirL5BqfWyMUDjuRUWJ-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Ross Butler, Adam Brody, Grace Caroline Currey, Zachary Levi, Meagan Good and D.J. Cotrona in Shazam! Fury of the Gods](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ApNU3HiGruwN7WEfBYqJUB-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Zoe points at Kazim as they both laugh](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yn8RhiXeTvrMAd3kG4F43A-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Meridian and Ethan Clade surprised in Strange World](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PopUET3nwtqFuy447hwRWS-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan in She Said](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yfYpaVR73HamS25V9gfdeV-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Hocus Pocus 2 Kathy Najimy Bette Midler Sarah Jessica Parker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fgWxGfSiqvDykYKDtvSzmi-320-80.jpg)
Hocus Pocus 2 review: A wickedly magical sequel
By Freda Cooper published
In Hocus Pocus 2 the Sanderson Sisters return — and they’re flying high.
![Ticket to Paradise stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c5nhessa47J9xvcs3QHQ7f-320-80.jpg)
Ticket To Paradise review: A return ticket to the classic rom-com
By Freda Cooper published
In Ticket To Paradise Julia Roberts and George Clooney are a classy warring couple.
![Bullet Train Brad Pitt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yNWtBxc5aXaV5UDLrnhRRg-320-80.jpg)
Bullet Train Review: Bumpy ride at top speed
By Freda Cooper published
Buckle up for Bullet Train, this summer’s craziest ride.
![Thirteen Lives](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uCZdDSAXLw9rgBnECDAEiE-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Where the Crawdads Sing review: Daisy Edgar-Jones hides behind a tree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oR59gV7kBRE6oQLDTEYMNY-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Jenny Agutter and Sheridan Smith in The Railway Children Return.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sKdgxQ3gq82WS2xsBsnvxb-320-80.jpg)
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.