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dvd & blu-ray reviews:

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)

Mario, Luigi and pals set off into space for this colourful sequel.

Crime 101 (15)

A slow-burning yet utterly gripping crime drama set in LA.

Mortal Kombat 2 (15)

Karl Urban joins the gang, as a washed-up actor helping to save the world. Fight!

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (15)

A fun, bloody sequel, that is more of the same.

The Drama (15)

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in this what if?... drama.

The Magic Faraway Tree (U)

An all too cosy family film, adapted from Enid Blyton's book.

California Schemin' (15)

James McAvoy's directorial debut is a bonkers true tale about two Scottish rappers.

Midwinter Break (12)

Lesley Manville and Ciaran Hinds star in this far from perfect getaway drama.

The Mastermind (12)

The excellent Josh O'Connor stars in this drearily pedestrian drama.

Exit 8 (15)

A terrific and haunting game-to-film adaptation, looking for way out.

game reviews:

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy [Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC]

This prequel is a woefully poor entry to the A Plague Tale franchise, peeing on its legacy.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced [Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC]

Edward Kenway is aboard the Jackdaw once again and it's terrific world to re-visit.

Denshattack! [Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch/2, PC]

A heart-pounding arcade 'racer' that truly goes off the rails.

Turtle Beach Stealth N500 [Switch 2]

Switch 2 licensed headset but more versatile than that.

And Roger [Switch/2, PC]

More a visual novel than a game, that explores the mental health of a young woman.

inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories [PS5, XSX/S, Switch/2, Switch, PC]

Online shopping is for whimps, working in a convenience store is where it's at.

film reviews:

The Weight (15)

Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe star in this period heist drama.

The Last First: Winter K2 (15)

Fascinating documentary surrounding the winter climbing of K2.

The Portuguese House (12A)

A slow-burning yet intriguing drama from Spain.

Girls Like Girls (18)

A coming-of-age same sex drama with absolutely nothing to say.

April X (15)

Dull sci-fi flick set in the all too present 'future'.

Unabomber (R)

Jacob Tremblay, Shailene Woodley and Russell Crowe star in this Netflix true crime drama.

Babystar (PG-13)

This German film holds a bright ring light at all those that call themselves...content creators.

Her Private Hell (18)

You're unlikely to see a more awful film than this any time soon.

The Fix (15)

Zachary Levi toughens up for this war drama.

Pressure (12A)

Andrew Scott stars in this true story of how a weatherman helped defeat the nazis.

Don't Forget Me (15)

A memorable bio of rock icon Eddie Cochran.

music reviews:

Your Favourite Toy by Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl and his fighting foos are back!

Moisturizer by Wet Leg

The tricky second album for the Isle of Wight's finest that isn't that tricky at all.

Tall Tales by Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke

Another side project for Radiohead front man Thom Yorke that's a journey into electronica.

Who Let the Dogs Out by Lambrini Girls

A striking debut from this Brighton-based duo that doesn't hold back.

Moon Music by Coldplay

An abysmal collection of noise from the wettest band on the planet.

book reviews:

The Last Kings of Hollywood by Paul Fischer

How three men changed Hollywood - and cinema - forever.

A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever by Rob Reiner

The hugely entertaining memoir of the making of This is Spinal Tap by its director Rob Reiner.

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

The king of quizzes is back with a new globetrotting series of murders that need solving.

Scoops by Sam McAlister

A fascinating account of behind the scenes of some high profile TV interviews.