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latest film, dvd, blu-ray, game, music & book reviews
dvd & blu-ray reviews:
28 Years Later (15)
Danny Boyle returns to direct this half-baked zombie flick sequel.
The Phoenician Scheme (15)
Benicio del Toro stars in the latest Wes Anderson outing.
Ballerina (15)
Ana de Armas stars in this underwhelming John Wick spin-off.
Clown in a Cornfield (15)
A woeful horror proving that clowns really aren't that scary.
The Ritual (15)
Al Pacino and Dan Stevens star in this absorbing real-life exorcism story.
Thunderbolts* (12)
Yet another pedestrian Marvel flick.
Sinners (15)
Double of Michael B. Jordan almost makes up for the shortfalls of this horror.
Until Dawn (15)
A so-so adaptation of a so-so video game.
Parthenope (15)
A visually gorgous coming-of-age tale from Paolo Sorrentino.
game reviews:
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?
Switch 2 Pro Controller [Switch 2]
We get our hands on the Switch 2 Pro controller.
Switch 2
A new Nintendo console, but is it not just the Switch Pro in every way but name?
film reviews:
Relay (15)
Riz Ahmed and Lily James star in this taut retro thriller.
Ballad of a Small Player (R)
Colin Farrell stars in this absorbing drama as a gambling addict.
Kontinental '25 (15)
A bittersweet Romanian film with a woman struggling with her job in the council.
A House of Dynamite (15)
This drama begins promisingly enough, but goes on for too long and makes no impact.
Sketch (12A)
A wonderful family film with a horror edge that comes to life.
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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