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By: Laura Bennett
When a movie’s called ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ it doesn’t seem like one with sound moral values – but don’t let its dark visuals and fantastical themes fool you.
Continue reading “‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ is Less Evil Than it Sounds and Looks”
By: Laura Bennett
The first time Judy Garland sang for an audience, she was two and a half years old. At 13 she signed a movie contract with MGM, and at 16 her fame was cemented as she starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
By: Laura Bennett
Space movies have been all the rage with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing this year. We’ve seen the Apollo 11 documentary. Armstrong is soon to be released, and First Man prepped us for the milestone a while ago.
Continue reading “Brad Pitt’s Philosophical Sci-Fi — A Review of ‘Ad Astra’”
By: Laura Bennett
As NSW has just decriminalised abortion, Unplanned is a timely release. The first thing to acknowledge ahead of this review, is that people’s beliefs about abortion are complex.
Continue reading ““Unplanned” Anti-Abortion Movie Confronting, but Surprisingly Balanced”
By: Laura Bennett
Aussie flicks can sometimes get a bad rap. We have a reputation for going iconically cringe-worthy in movies like The Castle or Crocodile Dundee, or for favouring our dark side in ones like Wolf Creek and Animal Kingdom.
Continue reading ““Ride Like a Girl” – A Gutsy and Feminine Aussie Flick with a Big Heart”
By: Laura Bennett
It’s time to plop a plumb in your mouth and book a visit to the country, Downton Abbey the movie, is finally here.
Continue reading “Downton Abbey Residents Defend Honour in Midst of Royal Visit”
By: Laura Bennett
An addictive video game may have spawned the Angry Birds franchise, but don’t let that turn you off the movie.
Continue reading “Angry Birds 2 – A Worthy Sequel, Celebrating Teamwork – and Girls in S.T.E.M! [Movie Review]”
By: Laura Bennett
We may be stuck in a cycle of regurgitated entertainment, but in so many ways Little Women’s modern adaptation is worth it. Continue reading “Little Women – A Modern Twist on a Timeless Tale [Movie Review]”
By: Laura Bennett
Based on the books by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Journey follows on from the 2017 release A Dog’s Purpose. We’re reintroduced to Bailey, a beautiful pup who’s learning to discover his purpose over a series of lifetimes with different owners.
Continue reading “Watching ‘A Dog’s Journey’, You Do Wonder Who These Movies Are For”
By: Laura Bennett
With the world’s refugee crisis affecting most parts of the world, stories about love and acceptance for those who are different, have never been more relevant.
Continue reading “‘The Keeper’ a Moving Tale of Prejudice and Forgiveness [Movie Review]”