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Review: Civil War (2024)

 In Civil War, it is the near future and the United States is experiencing a period of significant unrest. Presided over by a President currently on his third term in office and running his presidency as a dictatorship, the country has become divided into different factions, creating a multi-party civil war. Documenting this war are journalists…

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Review: Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024)

 New to Netflix today is the slapstick children’s ‘comedy’, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp. The movie – from director Jon Rosenbaum – features the voices of Eric Bauza, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Tom Kenny, and as the title suggests, sees the titular bird head off to a summer camp. In the film, Woody is causing chaos…

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Review: Love, Divided (2024)

 New to Netflix from today is the Spanish romantic comedy, Love, Divided (aka Pared con pared). The film – directed by Patricia Font – stars Aitana and Fernando Guallar; is a remake of the 2015 movie, Blind Date (Un peu, beaucoup, aveuglément!); and tells the story of two next-door neighbours who fall in love. In the movie, piano-playing Valentina moves…

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Review: Monkey Man (2024)

 Currently playing in UK and US cinemas is the action-thriller, Monkey Man. Directed by, co-written, co-produced, and starring Dev Patel, the movie features performances from Sharlto Copley, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande and tells the story of a young man on a quest for revenge. In the film, a young boy in India witnesses the assault…

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What is Hallmark’s Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans?

 If you’re a fan of Hallmark’s Curious Caterer movies, then today you’re in luck, because Hallmark Mystery has announced a new instalment in the series. The new film will star Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker and is titled Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans. The film follows fan-favourite sleuths, Goldy and Tom, as they find themselves on…

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Review: Them! – 70th Anniversary

 In Them!, two New Mexico state police officers, Sergeant Ben Peterson and trooper Ed Blackburn, are on a routine job driving through the desert highway, when they suddenly see a little girl wandering in the middle of nowhere. Wearing a dressing gown and clutching a doll, the girl appears dazed, confused and alone, and is non-responsive.…

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Review: Wicked Little Letters

 Now available to rent and buy on video on demand platforms in the UK is the British comedy, Wicked Little Letters. Directed by Thea Sharrock and based on a true story, the movie stars Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, and Timothy Spall, and tells the tale of two women who get caught up in a mystery involving…

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