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  • BOMBSHELL Film Review

    'BOMBSHELL' offers a real perspective on a pressing issue that we’ve not seen on the big screen before. . . And we’re here for it.


    Despite being the third screen...
  • 1917 Film Review

    ‘1917’ is a virtuoso display of technical filmmaking craft, and while much noise is going to be made about the choice to make the picture appear as one seemingly long

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  • Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker Film Review

    You can tell there are true fans in the audience when a film’s production company logo gets a rousing round of applause. . . And another for the opening credits; another for

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  • Jumanji The Next Level Film Review

    When the first of the 'Jumanji' reboots hit cinemas, it was hard to imagine the franchise surviving without Robin Williams, and though there was an ocean of doubts, fans were

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  • Cats Film Review

    With a huge cast, and a short project timeline, it’s a wonder that 'Cats' was able to screen as soon as it has.


    Directed by Tom Hooper ('Les Miserables', 'The...
  • Little Women Film Review

    It seems like every few years there’s a remake of certain classic novels, until stories like ‘Little Women’ and ‘Pride And Prejudice’ start to feel as overdone as

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  • Knives Out Film Review

    Writer/Director Rian Johnson ('Star Wars: The Last Jedi') pays homage to the queen of murder mysteries Agatha Christie with his entertaining new film ‘Knives

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  • Frozen II Film Review

    Since 1937, with the release of ‘Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs’; Walt Disney Studios has continuously charmed audiences with princess films. While many such as ‘The Little

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  • Charlie's Angels Film Review

    We all know rebooting iconic franchises has a high failure rate, with nostalgia as likely to draw audiences in as it is to result in all caps tirades about retroactively

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  • Doctor Sleep Film Review

    ‘Doctor Sleep’ leaves audiences’ eyes wide open in a satisfying conclusion to its prequel, ‘The Shining’.


    A thrilling and epically confronting instalment, the...
  • Terminator: Dark Fate Film Review

    There is a lot to admire in ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’, perhaps the most admirable quality is the idea (seldom brought to fruition) to do something different.


    Yet even...
  • Brittany Runs A Marathon Film Review

    A real treat you won’t have to run off, 'Brittany Runs A Marathon' is an absolute must-see.


    Based on a true story, 'Brittany' is one of those small, everyday tales...
  • Blinded By The Light Review

    'Blinded By The Light' is the most feel-good and first real good film of 2019. Directed by Gurinder Chadha, who pulled off a similar feat in 2002 with 'Bend It Like Beckham',

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  • Parasite Film Review

    'Parasite' is an astounding and beautifully-crafted piece of cinema, written and directed by Bong Joon-ho, with co-writer Han Jin-won.


    It is at its heart a...
  • Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil Film Review

    A visually stunning, surprisingly political take on fairytale themes, 'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil' will have something for all audiences, except young children.


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  • Hustlers Film Review

    This is a grit-behind-the-glamour, sisters-doing-it-for-themselves escapade, based on a true story and with a Bonnie and Clyde flair.


    Don’t be fooled by the...
  • Brisbane International Film Festival 2019 Opening Night Film Review: Judy And Punch

    The 2019 Brisbane International Film Festival launched on Thursday night (3 October) with a glittering gala party at the Gallery Of Modern Art. Complete with red carpet, film

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  • For Sama Review

    It is both heartbreaking and awe-inspiring to view the human experience of war and destruction in a close and personal manner. For this very reason, 'For Sama' is not easy to

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  • Judy Review

    Wow.


    It felt fitting to open this review with the one word I uttered as the credits began to roll for 'Judy'.

    Renée Zellweger has transformed herself to play...
  • Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Review

    There’s some fine pedigree behind 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark', including Alvin Schwartz who wrote the book series the film is based on, co-screenwriter and producer

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