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by Nicola Austin August 10, 2020

Deathstroke: Knights and Dragons Review

With the recent Justice League Dark: Apokolips War rounding off the main continuity of the DC Animated Movie Universe, it's intriguing to see DC turn their attention to mercenary Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, in a refreshing break from a Batman or Superman…

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by Nicola Austin August 6, 2020

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An American Pickle Review

Premiering as the debut original film on the relatively new streaming service HBO Max, An American Pickle is an adaptation of Simon Rich's four-part novella "Sell Out", which was originally published by the New Yorker. Fresh with an off-the-wall time travel concept, Warner…

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by Nicola Austin July 27, 2020

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Summerland Review

With the current tumultuous position of big blockbuster releases delaying the return of a pre-lockdown slate of films to cinemas, it appears to be the time for smaller and more independent movies to rise. With a slew of reruns and older classics…

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by Nicola Austin July 20, 2020

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How to Build a Girl Review

Based on the best-selling, semi-autobiographical 2014 novel by Caitlin Moran, How to Build a Girl initially debuted the film festival circuit, with the world premiere held at the Toronto International Film Festival back in 2019. The film quickly gained a May theatrical and…

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by Robert Ernest July 9, 2020

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SCOOB! Review

Scooby Doo has been a presence in my life for as long as I can remember. I mean, who didn’t grow up watching it? Scoob! acts as a reset and brings a very familiar brand right into 2020 whilst paying homage to…

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by Nicola Austin July 3, 2020

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The Old Guard Review

Based on the 2017 Image Comics graphic novel by author Greg Rucka and artist Leandro Fernández, The Old Guard teases a new take on the super powered genre from the usual suspects at DC and Marvel. Set in the modern day but…

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by Nicola Austin June 24, 2020

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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Review

Ah, the Eurovision Song Contest. Who would have thought that the annual festival, which began back in 1956 and now spans 40 plus nations (even Australia have joined in), would become the bonkers experience that it is now. With a string of…

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by Nicola Austin June 11, 2020

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Artemis Fowl Review

Let's be honest - adapting best-selling children's books with huge fan bases is always a difficult feat. Take for example The Golden Compass, the Narnia series or the Percy Jackson films (surprisingly even the writer of those books took to Twitter to…

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by Nicola Austin May 4, 2020

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Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Review

The latest animated instalment from Warner Bros. Justice League Dark: Apokolips War marks the epic conclusion of DC's popular shared animated movie universe, as the 15th and final film in the continuity. Originally introduced in Jay Oliva's brilliant Justice League: The Flashpoint…

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by Nicola Austin April 22, 2020

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Extraction Review

Netflix's latest big budget blockbuster comes in the form of high octane action thriller Extraction. Featuring a screenplay adapted from graphic novel 'Cuidad' (which Marvel's Joe Russo co-authored), the film marks another collaboration between Chris Hemsworth and the Russo Brothers. Directed by…

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by Nicola Austin April 20, 2020

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Like a Boss Review

Following standout performances in Girls Trip and Spy, Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne star in Like a Boss, a light-hearted comedy perfect for a girls night in. Since opening a high street store following the success of their online cosmetic company, best…

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by Nicola Austin April 20, 2020

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Blue Story Review

Following the success of his 2014 YouTube series Shiro’s Story, writer-director Andrew Onwubolu (aka Rapman) partnered with BBC Films to adapt the tale as a feature length film. Despite the controversy surrounding the release of the movie, with cinema chains Vue and…

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by Louie Fecou April 17, 2020

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Code 8 Review

There's an exposition dump at the start of Code 8, a new sci-fi thriller currently trending on Netflix, that made me suspicious. It's a smattering of blurry CCTV clips and talking head newscasters, mixed with headlines and soundbites that explains the state…

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by Louie Fecou April 13, 2020

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Retro Review: Alien

With a screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and directed by Ridley Scott, 1979 sci fi horror Alien was ground breaking and terrifying for audiences around the world that were caught off guard by the shocking horror and complex themes. The movie poster gave…

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by Louie Fecou April 9, 2020

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Retro Review: The Dead Zone

It's funny, but the premise behind The Dead Zone almost seems like a cliché now, but back in the day, 1983 really, it seemed an original and intriguing concept. Based on the novel by Stephen King, and directed by David Cronenberg, this…

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