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dvd & blu-ray reviews:
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (12)
Finally a Marvel film with some clobber with it.
The Ballad of Wallis Island (12)
A heart-warming British comedy that's definitely worth a visit.
The Life of Chuck (15)
Tom Hiddleston stars in this charming tale based on a Stephen King story.
Materialists (15)
A limp rom-com starring Dakato Johnson, Pedro Pascal Á Chris Evans.
Big Boys (15)
A charming indie coming-of-age tale as a family go camping.
M£GAN 2.0 (15)
The AI robot returns with a different vibe to the first.
The Salt Path (12)
Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs star in this now controversial 'feel good' biography.
28 Years Later (15)
Danny Boyle returns to direct this half-baked zombie flick sequel.
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:
Labyrinth (PG)
Jim Henson's puppet classic gets a 4K re-release, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
People We Meet on Vacation (PG-13)
A Netflix original rom-com that like any relationship, has its moments, but sadly too few of them.
Sentimental Value (15)
Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning star in this typical scandi family drama.
Blue Velvet (18)
David Lynch's dark drama is re-released for its 40th anniversary.
Happy Feet (U)
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, this cute animation is taking another dip in cinemas.
The Great Flood (TV-MA)
The first half of this thriller is a superb diasaster flick before it takes its twisty turn.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (12A)
Daniel Craig returns once again as Benoit Blanc in the best Knives Out yet.
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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