Film review: The Life of Chuck

Tom Hiddleston stars in Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck, a visually tender but emotionally hollow adaptation of Stephen King’s story that struggles to find depth.

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Book review: Yilkari: A desert suite

A lyrical journey through the Australian desert, Yilkari: A Desert Suite is a meditative, genre-defying reflection on Country, connection, and the echoes of memory scattered across…

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Film review: Weapons (plus ticket giveaway)

Zach Cregger’s Weapons is a gripping horror mystery set in a small town where children vanish overnight. With a Rashomon-style narrative and haunting visuals, the film explores…

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Film review: Together

Real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco star in this body-horror thriller that addresses the crippling expectations of a long-term relationship. The concept is strong,…

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Film review: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (plus two film giveaways)

Third time adapting the Fantastic Four to the screen finally hits the right notes. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby lead the family and a new…

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Film review: Friendship (plus ticket giveaway)

Tim Robinson finally brings his style of uncomfortable humour to the big screen, with Paul Rudd and Kate Mara.

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Television review: Untamed

A wild and woolly Eric Bana leads a new mystery thriller.

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Film review: The Shrouds

David Cronenberg continues to explore how grief and loss affects us – both emotionally and physically.

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Film review: F1: The Movie

Brad Pitt steers the wheel in this entertaining crowd pleaser that sometimes feels like a throwback to classic blockbusters. The product placement can be distracting,…

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Book review: Audition

Katie Kitamura’s new novel is a puzzling, and compelling story that continues to explore the themes of marriage she introduced in her previous work.

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