Reviews

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Tusk Review

When podcaster Wallace Bryton goes missing in the backwoods of Manitoba while interviewing a mysterious seafarer named Howard Howe, his best friend Te...

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The Little Death Review

Josh Lawson writes, directs and acts in THE LITTLE DEATH. The title, as if you didn’t know, refers to La petite mort, the term our French cousins use ...

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Gone Girl

Possibly the most anticipated film adaptation of a novel has finally arrived. Gone Girl is a thrilling who-done-it story which captivated readers worl...

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Dracula Untold Review

While the TWILIGHT induced vampire phase of the last five years has done little to float my boat, you can’t go past the papa of vampires: Count Dracul...

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The Skeleton Twins Review

The Skeleton Twins are Maggie and Milo, a sister and brother who lost their beloved father years ago and have a distant relationship with their mother...

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Wish I Was Here

Actor, writer, producer, director Zach Braff ‘s new movie has arrived. WISH I WAS HERE is a dramedy about a thirtyish, unsuccessful actor who has to p...

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The Equalizer Review

The Equalizer was a 1980s US television hit starring British actor Edward Woodward.  It ran for four seasons and had the simple premise that Robert Mc...

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Felony Review

Sydney, Australia. Three detectives are drawn into a hit-and-run case which seems straight forward at first, but soon proves to be a cover up. A child...

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The Maze Runner Review

As a kid I dreamed of finding a real life giant maze (I blame THE SHINING for this odd desire!) But my visions of beautiful leafy green labyrinths hav...

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The Giver Review

Before Hunger Games and the Divergent novels, there was a book published in 1993 called “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. During the twenty years, it has rec...

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review

After a long hiatus, the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” are back. This time with the help of Micheal Bay and the guys best known for producing some of...

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Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Eva Green stars as Ava, a temptress who enlists Dwight McCarthy (Brolin) in a bid to escape her ex-husband. Joseph Gordon Levitt plays Johnny, a myste...

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Predestination

Time travel is a movie staple. Time travel films come in many flavours, such as Safety Not Guaranteed, Kate and Leopold, Time After Time, Groundhog Da...

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What We Do in the Shadows Review

TWILIGHT eat your heart out: There’s new vampires on the scene….and they’re way cooler. Forget London or New York: It’s Wellington, New Zealand that p...

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The Inbetweeners 2 Review

Jay, Neil, Simon, and Will reunite in Australia for a holiday. Just a few years ago the british sitcom The Inbetweeners took the step from TV to film ...

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A Most Wanted Man Review

Hamburg is often called Germany’s gateway to the world. The port city is famous for its culture, history and red light district; it’s also known for t...

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The Hundred-Foot Journey Review

Here we have another novel turned into a movie, this time with the help of Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg and Juliet Blake. The film introduces us to...

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And So It Goes

I love Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton’s oldie romance flick SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE, so my hand shot up to review this film. Sure, AND SO IT GOES does...

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Guardians of the Galaxy Review

In the far reaches of space, an American pilot named Peter Quill finds himself the object of a manhunt after stealing an orb coveted by the villainous...

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These Final Hours Review

THESE FINAL HOURS is the new independent Australian feature that was invited to screen in the prestigious Director’s Fortnight at Cannes. Now it relea...