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Black Phone 2 Movie Review

In a somewhat surprising move, the focus this time has been shifted from the now-teenage brother Finney (Mason Thames) to the sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). They take full advantage of McGraw’s pluck and give her some great comeback lines. They are ribald and very funny.   //   This shift brings the world of The Black Phone back to life with a fresh feel amid the new horrors. Having Hawke return as The Grabber is also intact, but the story focuses more on Gwen and her ...

After The Hunt Movie Review

Set in the overwhelmingly pretentious world of the professorial elite of Yale, Guadagnino lays down the challenge of finding anything parallel between you and the lives of these self-ordained aristocrats. If you live in the normal world and use speech that doesn’t require a dictionary to translate, the challenge to relate becomes even more elusive.   //   Along the way, there are directorial and cinematic decisions that provide an even bumpier road. Quick cuts before ...

Check out the official trailer for Hamnet!

  //   Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn and will be released in Aussie cinemas this January! www.facebook.com/UniversalPicturesAU/

Pretty Woman: The Musical Theatre Review

The redemption of this musical comes via the excellent singing voices of the cast and the staging and blocking of the large ensemble. The energy level was high, as was the physical prowess of the dancers. The sound was augmented by the impact of a live band located at a higher audience level than sequestered down in a pit.   //   The pedigree of the creative minds behind the production is also stellar, with two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell providing creative ...

The Choral starring Ralph Fiennes to open the 2025 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival!

Opening the festival is the Australian Premiere of THE CHORAL, a sweeping wartime drama with a stellar cast, led by Ralph Fiennes and directed by Nicholas Hytner. As a group of choralists discover the joys of singing, the young male members must also come to terms with their imminent conscription into the army. Exploring humour and humanity at the heart of a community facing an uncertain future, the film also stars Roger Allam, Mark Addy and Amara Okereke. The Special Presentation is ...

Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street returns with spooktacular fun this Halloween!

From 5pm on Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November, Little Stanley Street will be transformed into a captivating Halloween festival, and will feature Halloween-themed styling, a spooky scavenger hunt (pre-reserve your spot for free), outdoor cinema, ghost trains, kids craft Halloween markets, plenty of creepy-cute eats, and roving performances that are sure to deliver a delightful fright.   //   Head down to Little Stanley Street South Lawn for theatrical tales on ...

Watch Chris Pratt & Rebecca Ferguson in the official trailer for Mercy!

He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.   //   Starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, Kylie Rogers, Mercy is coming to cinemas January 22! www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesAUS/

Win tickets to Good Fortune – coming to cinemas October 30!

In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen).    //   GOOD FORTUNE stars Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, with Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. The film is written and directed by two-time Emmy® Award winner Aziz Ansari (Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, “Master of None,” 2016 & 2017). In Cinemas October ...

Watch the new trailer for Bugonia!

  //   Bugonia stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone and will be released in Aussie cinemas October 30! www.facebook.com/UniversalPicturesAU/

Watch the official trailer for Christy – coming to cinema January 8!

Christy tells the story of Christy Martin, the most successful female boxer of the 90’s.   //   See Christy in cinemas from January 8, directed by David Michôd and starring Sydney Sweeney. www.facebook.com/roadshow/