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latest film, dvd, blu-ray, game, music & book reviews
dvd & blu-ray reviews:
The Garfield Movie (U)
It's a film about a fat, lazy cat, what's there not to love?!
Something in the Water (15)
A hen party go abroad and get what they deserve quite frankly.
Fast Charlie (15)
Pierve Brosnan stars as a hit man in the Deep South.
IF (U)
John Krasinski's latest is a huge disappointment with a story that goes nowhere.
The Fall Guy (12)
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in this terrific action rom-com.
game reviews:
Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics [Ps5/4, Xbox X/S, Switch, PC]
Marvel! Capcom! FIghhhhhttt!!!!!
That Time i Got Reincarnated as a Slime [PS5/4, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC]
Another anime title makes the jump to gaming, but is it any good?
Spy X Anya: Operation Memories [PS5, PS4, Switch, PC]
Although based on a popular anime, all there is here is a bunch of minigames.
Dungeons of Hinterberg [Xbox Series X/S, PC]
A thoroughly enjoyable action RPG that will keep you going back for more.
Moonstone Island [Switch, PC]
A so-called cosy game that definitely bites more than it can chew.
film reviews:
Wolfs (15)
Clooney and Pitt star in this cool, crime caper for Apple+TV.
Interstellar (12A)
Another chance to baffle audiences with Nolan's space epic, now ten years old.
Shaun of the Dead (15)
It's back, the best zom-rom-com, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Dragonkeeper (PG)
A pretty enough animated flick that doesn't deliver on the story front.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (12A)
The final entry in the current franchise gets a re-release, and is it the best one yet?
music reviews:
Wall of Eyes by The Smile
Second album for the Radiohead spin-off group.
For That Beautiful Feeling by The Chemical Brothers
The Bros chemical are back with their tenth studio album.
Cracker Island by Gorilliaz
Damon Albarn's animated side project return, but is it a cracker?
Not Your Muse by Celeste
A stunning debut by the already award-winning British singer.
The Long Goodbye by Riz Ahmed
Actor Riz Ahmed spits some mean bars for his debut album.
book reviews:
Scoops by Sam McAlister
A fascinating account of behind the scenes of some high profile TV interviews.
Before and Laughter by Jimmy Carr
Part autobiography, part self-help book, it's a curious mix that doesn't quite work.
Coal Black Mornings by Brett Anderson
Suede's front man beautifully recalls his life leading up to Britpop-dom.
Parsnips, Buttered by Joe Lycett
How to complain with style and panache.