Man. Dog. The wild. It doesn’t get much more primal than that. In Heart of the Beast, A-list Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt and acclaimed action filmmaker David Ayer venture deep into the Alaskan wilderness for a tale of courage, survival and companionship that becomes one of the year’s most affecting cinematic experiences. After a harrowing […]
Movie Reviews
‘The Love Hypothesis’ – Prime Video’s BookTok Romance delivers a Spark of Pure Irresistible Chemistry – Review
Prime Video continues to prove itself as the place to be for BookTok lovers, and its latest must-watch release, the feature adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis, fully embraces the genre to deliver the kind of romantic comedy devoted fans will fall head over heels for. When a fake-dating experiment between a PhD candidate […]
‘Practical Magic 2’ – The Owens Sisters Are Back For A Wickedly Magical Reunion – Review
There are few films that have cemented themselves as the ultimate girls’ girls’ cult classic quite like 1998’s Practical Magic. For anyone who has ever wanted an escape into witchiness, romance, enchantment and a little supernatural chaos, the Owens sisters have always been waiting. Now, after years of longing, Practical Magic 2 has finally arrived, […]
‘LOMU’ – Remembering the Giant Who Changed Rugby Forever – Review
On the stage of world rugby, no player stood taller, moved faster, or commanded both the game and the crowd quite like Jonah Lomu. A legendary figure in New Zealand sporting history, Lomu’s life was tragically cut short, leaving behind a career, playing style and promise that still make us wonder what might have been. […]
‘By Any Means’ – Justice Delivered by Way of the Gun – Review
Sometimes in the search for justice, extreme measures are needed. The thin blue line needs to be crossed, and that’s exactly where director Elegance Bratton’s By Any Means takes audiences into the shocking true story of the investigation of a 1966 civil rights assassination that commanded a response for justice that was even more extreme; […]
‘Tony’ – Before Anthony Bourdain, There Was Just Tony – Review
Anthony Bourdain became one of the most recognisable culinary figures of his generation, but Tony is far more interested in the man before the legend: the insecure, restless and slightly lost young man who had yet to discover exactly who he was. Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant […]
‘The End of Oak Street’ – Dinosaurs, Domestic Dysfunction and One Hell of a Time Warp – Review
There is something wonderfully refreshing about walking into a cinema with absolutely no idea where a film is going to take you. The End of Oak Street is precisely that kind of experience: an unexpected, intense and frequently downright bonkers slice of science fiction that asks you to surrender to its madness and enjoy the […]
‘The Odyssey’ – Christopher Nolen delivers a ‘thinking man’s’ blockbuster – Review
Whenever filmmaker Christopher Nolan is set to take on a new project, it always draws plenty of attention, and his choice to bring Homer’s The Odyssey to life on the big screen is one of immense intrigue and thought. Nolan takes this divine work and delivers an intellectual and thoughtful presentation on a classic work, […]
‘Primavera’ – A Breathtaking Ode to Music, Passion and the Human Spirit – Review
Cinema has the remarkable ability to transport audiences to worlds of extraordinary beauty, and few films this year embrace that magic as completely as Primavera. Making a stunning transition from acclaimed opera director to filmmaker, Damiano Michieletto delivers a sweeping historical drama that feels every bit as grand, emotional and intoxicating as the finest operatic […]
‘Toy Story 5’ – A Heartfelt Return That Proves Pixar Still Has Magic – Review
For a franchise that has already delivered some of animation’s most unforgettable moments, Toy Story 5 had plenty to prove. Thankfully, Pixar has delivered exactly what fans were hoping for: a heartfelt, funny, and deeply affecting adventure that honours the past while confidently embracing the future. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang […]