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latest film, dvd, blu-ray, game, music & book reviews
dvd & blu-ray reviews:
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (12)
Tom Cruise takes a credible bow with his last role as Ethan Hunt.
Nobody 2 (15)
Bob Odenkirk returns with a kick-ass sequel.
The Naked Gun (15)
A disappointing reboot of a classic comedy, that can't help but shoot blanks.
Bring Her Back (18)
Another dark and eerie horror from the talented Philippou bros.
Jurassic World: Rebirth (12)
The dinos are back, with Scarlett Johansson, but they needn't of bothered.
Superman (12)
The most famous superhero on - and all around - the planet is back, but it's an insipid return.
F1 (12)
Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel of this Apple original, and takes it for an enjoyable enough spin.
The Shrouds (15)
David Cronenberg's latest, at the ripe old age of 85, is about... death.
game reviews:
Ball x Pit [Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch/2, PC]
A retro, addictive game that's a load of balls, in the best way possible.
Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots [PS5, Switch/2, PC]
The classic arcade golf game is back, but does it still have the swing?
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar [Switch 2, Switch, PC]
This DS remake is all about getting your farm on - and luvvin' it.
Drag x Drive [Switch 2]
Get your b-ball on in this lacklustre sports title.
Mario Kart World [Switch 2]
Mario finally gets behind the wheel again, but was it worth the wait?
film reviews:
Twinless (15)
A terrifically dark comedy about the death of a twin.
The Chronology of Water (R)
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut is a true belly flop of an unwatchable film.
100 Nights of hero (12A)
A joyous celebration on the art of storytelling.
The Stunt Man (15)
This 1980 Peter O'Toole flick gets a re-release for its 46th anniversary.
The Scarecrows' Wedding (U)
This short and simple animation gets a surprise - and unnecessary - theatrical release.
Nouvelle Vague (12A)
Richard Linkalter has created a stunning homage to the making of Breathless.
Rabbit Trap (15)
Dev Patel stars in a trippy film set in the sixties in Wales.
music reviews:
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.
Wall of Eyes by The Smile
Second album for the Radiohead spin-off group.
book reviews:
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.
Before and Laughter by Jimmy Carr
Part autobiography, part self-help book, it's a curious mix that doesn't quite work.
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