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latest film, dvd, blu-ray, game, music & book reviews
dvd & blu-ray reviews:
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (12)
This popular franchise continues to struggle with keeping our spirits up.
Mothers' Instinct (15)
Jessica Chastain and Anne Hatheaway team up for this dark thriller.
Ferrari (15)
A disappointing bio on the Italian racing legend from Michael Mann.
Madame Web (12)
Dakota Johnson stars in this janky comic book flick that has no bite.
Riddle of Fire (12)
A well-meaning US indie flick that just doesn't click.
game reviews:
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 [Xbox X/S, PC]
Senua returns for more mental awareness. But is it a game?
TopSpin 2K25 [Xbox Series X/S, PS5/4, Xbox One, PC]
14 years after the last entry in the franchise, anyone for tennis?
Princess Peach: Showtime! [Switch]
It's time for Mario's love interest to shine - on stage!
Tekken 8 [Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC]
Get ready for a rumble with the return of Jin and his crew in this classic franchise.
Another Code: recollection [Switch]
This classic adventure franchise gets a make-over with both titles for the Switch.
film reviews:
About Dry Graasses (15)
A slow-burning Turkish film about the lives of three teachers.
I Saw the TV Glow (15)
A tepid attempt at a horror tapping into nostalgia and failing miserably.
Thelma (12A)
June Squibb stars in this charming comedy that sees a 93 yr old woman out for revenge.
My Spy: The Eternal City (PG-13)
Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman return in this fun, action-packed sequel.
In a Violent Nature (18)
A superb, subtly superior slasher flick.
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:
The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer
The debut novel from that bloke who enjoys a bit of fishing now and then.
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.
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