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Richard Jewell Review – Rinse and Repeat, Same Old Same from Clint Eastwood

February 17, 2020

In Richard Jewell, Clint Eastwood gives us yet another instalment in his mini-series of films about heroic individuals who defy the odds, resist the bureaucracy, and fight against government scrutiny to remain...

Honey Boy Review – Simply Put, A F**king Amazing Film

Scot F

February 14, 2020

Reviews

Honey Boy is Shia LaBeouf’s self-portrait of processing the lifelong resentment and rage of his childhood. It’s a tender film reflecting on growing up with a parent who never treated you how a parent is suppos...

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Review – Nice Guys Finish First in this Sorta-Biopic of Mister Rogers

Hagan Osborne

January 24, 2020

Reviews

Growing up in Australia in the mid-'90s, you were hard-pressed to find children's entertainment that didn't focus on brawling anime monsters or anthropomorphic bananas. That is where a beloved figure like ...

Judy Review – Zellweger Dazzles in Poignant Biopic

Simone Grogan

January 13, 2020

Reviews

Judy relays the final year of the late, exceedingly great Judy Garland and her reluctant relocation from LA to London. It’s a touching homage to the bittersweet life of performance and stardom, founded ultimat...

Ford V Ferrari Review – The Ultimate Expression of Power Over Machines

Christopher Spencer

November 22, 2019

Reviews

Directed by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale as Carroll Shelby, former race car driver turned designer and engineer, and Ken Miles, professional yet unstable driver, respective...

Judy Review – Base-Level Storytelling With Good Performances

Christopher Spencer

October 17, 2019

Reviews

Directed by Rupert Goold, Judy stars Renée Zellweger as the titular Judy Garland, reserved to performing at sold-out shows in London in 1969, approaching the last years of her life and career. Composed with Ga...

Rocketman is Here: Elton John and Taron Egerton Perform Tiny Dancer Together

Andrew F Peirce

February 26, 2019

Culture

Ok, so the Oscars have wrapped up quick smart for this year, and as is the tradition, through bleary eyes and a film conjured hangover, we look forward to next years big event to see what could possibly end up...

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I, Tonya Review

Jeanette Muscat

February 7, 2018

Reviews

I love films based on true stories. I love sports (not all, and not necessarily sports films purely focused on the sport aspect). I love dramas. I love black comedy. And, I remember the mayhem around the Tonya ...

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Southside With You Review

Andrew F Peirce

December 6, 2016

Reviews

Richard Tanne’s Southside With You is a film about foundations. It’s a film about the foundations of a culture, a society, a community. It’s a film that essays the foundations of what goes into the creation of ...

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Eddie the Eagle Review

Andrew F Peirce

April 19, 2016

Reviews

Where Kingsman announced the arrival of new talent Taron Egerton, Eddie the Eagle cements his place as a bonafide movie star. This is the infectiously positive story of Olympic ski jumper, Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwar...

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Onward Review – A Perfectly Mindless Fantasy for These Dangerous Days

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Bloodshot Review – A Competently Made Slice of Blandness

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Longest Day in Chang’an Review – An Inventive Imagining of Tang China that Deserves a Wide Audience

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Richard Jewell Review – Rinse and Repeat, Same Old Same from Clint Eastwood

Honey Boy Review – Simply Put, A F**king Amazing Film

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Review – Nice Guys Finish First in this Sorta-Biopic of Mister Rogers

Judy Review – Zellweger Dazzles in Poignant Biopic

Ford V Ferrari Review – The Ultimate Expression of Power Over Machines

Judy Review – Base-Level Storytelling With Good Performances

Rocketman is Here: Elton John and Taron Egerton Perform Tiny Dancer Together

I, Tonya Review

Southside With You Review

Eddie the Eagle Review

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