Tag Archive for: movie review

‘MIB International’ a Great New Take on the 90s Hit

By: Laura Bennett

Just as Will Smith was critiqued for stepping into Robin Williams’ shoes in Aladdin, now Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are being critiqued for their take on the 90s mega-hit, Men in Black.
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Plenty of Heart-Warming Messages in ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’

By: Laura Bennett

Leaving a pet home alone, you do wonder what they get up to when no-one’s looking. Do they really long for our return? Or are we interrupting their wild block parties with other furry comrades?
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Godzilla II – Oversized Monsters and Escapism [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

It’s doubtful anyone going to see Godzilla II is expecting it to be the hot blockbuster of 2019. The reason we see oversized monster movies is for the escapism, the humour, and the outright ridiculousness of the spectacle before us.
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‘Aladdin’ Remake Throws a ‘Fresh Prince’ Twist on the ’90s Classic

By: Laura Bennett

Disney’s sure getting good at live-action remakes – or at the very least, prolific! It’s fast becoming their latest formula, with reimagined childhood classics like Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Mary Poppins Returns – and now, Aladdin. Read more

“Poms” a Warm-Hearted Comedy [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

Culturally, we seem to be pretty set on the idea that ageing and restriction go hand in hand. But, if living in a retirement community is anything like it’s portrayed in Poms, you’ll want to rid yourself of your younger years real quick.
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Breakthrough: Miracle on Ice?

By: Rusty Wright

Ever meet someone who died…and lived to tell about it? Breakthrough tells a startling, back-from-the-brink recovery story that’s sure to leave you scratching your head, even if you don’t share the grateful mother’s faith-miracle conclusions. Read more

Captain Marvel – Should She Really Be Our Leader? [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

With internet trolls hating on Captain Marvel and an article questioning whether women should be heroes over men, the 21st flick in the Marvel Universe is really ruffling some feathers. Read more

Hotel Mumbai – Harrowing But Powerful Insight into Human Spirit [Film Review]

Above: Dev Patel stars in Hotel Mumbai

By: Laura Bennett

Uplifting yet not for the faint-hearted, the new film Hotel Mumbai takes us back to the harrowing terrorist attacks in 2008 on India’s economic capital. Read more

‘What Men Want’ – This Movie’s Really Not What Women Need! [Review]

By: Laura Bennett

Think back to the year 2000. We were freaking out about Y2K, the fashion of the new millennium, and Mel Gibson’s decision to wear stockings in What Women Want. Read more

‘On the Basis Of Sex’ – Women’s Rights That Build Up Instead of Tearing Down

By: Laura Bennett

Stories of sexual discrimination need to be heard, but after all the heat lately around the topic, you’d be forgiven for being weary of the conversation. Read more