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You have to hand it to writer/director Luke Sparke for having the type of grandiose-fuelled ambition to make a big…

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

December 19, 2020

One of the few genuine blockbusters to receive a release in the unprecedented year that has been 2020, Wonder Woman…

Charlie’s Angels (2019)

November 14, 2019

When it was announced that Elizabeth Banks would be spearheading a reboot of the beloved Charlie’s Angels brand, a resounding…

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

October 17, 2019

Slightly twisting the Sleeping Beauty narrative so that the story’s villainess (Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent) was more a misunderstood anti-heroine, 2014’s…

The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)

June 19, 2019

As the release of Toy Story 4 this week reminds us of the visual mastery, emotional complexity, and genuine humour…

Men In Black: International (2019)

June 13, 2019

Is Chris Hemsworth contractually obligated to go shirtless in every one of his movies? Is Tessa Thompson the films industry’s…

How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

January 3, 2019

2019, Review

There’s something quite inspiring and comforting about a film series that maintains cohesion from one entry to another. Continuing to…

Mary Poppins Returns (2019)

January 2, 2019

Carlo Peritore

Much like the titular character, Mary Poppins Returns arrives at a time when we need it the most. While we…

Ralph Breaks The Internet (2018)

December 24, 2018