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latest film, dvd, blu-ray, game, music & book reviews
dvd & blu-ray reviews:
Wish (U)
A wonderful Disney feature, woefully ignored, and yet a great legacy title.
Wonka (PG)
A sweet in an artificial way prequel that lacks the charm of the original.
Dream Scenario (15)
Finally a bonkers Nic Cage film we can all get behind.
Anatomy of a Fall (15)
A superb, Oscar-winning drama that won't let you down.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (12)
If you still have an appetite for this franchise, this may well fill that hole.
How to Have Sex (15)
A rather predictable coming-of-age tale that disappoints just like the real thing does.
game reviews:
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.
WarioWare: Move It! [Switch]
It's time to get jiggy and like to move it move it with Wario!
Silent Hope [Switch, PC]
Get your grind on in this latest dungeon crawler.
film reviews:
There's Still Tomorrow (15)
A beautiful love letter to Italian Neo Realism.
The Amercian Society of Magical Negroes (12A)
A biting satire on racism in the US elt down by the inclusion of a generic boy-meets-girl tale.
I.S.S (15)
A disappointing thriller set in space, that lacks atmosphere.
Ordinary Angels (15)
This drama, based on a true story, is a superior Hallmark-style flick, that's a bit of a weepy.
Sometimes I Think About Dying (12A)
Daisy Ridley stars in this beautifully crafted, indie, lo-fi rom-com that will break your heart.
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver (PG-13)
If you hated the first part, be prepared to bring that hate on once again.
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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