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Review: Fatherhood (2021)

 New to Netflix this week – and landing just in time for Father’s Day – is Fatherhood. The movie – which is based on Matthew Logelin’s memoir, Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love – tells the story of a recently widowed husband and father, who has to bring up his child…

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How many Alvin and the Chipmunks movies are there?

 In 1987, following a successful career in music and television, Alvin and the Chipmunks took to the cinema for a big screen feature. The film, The Chipmunk Adventure, saw Alvin, Simon, and Theodore take centre stage in an animated musical about a hot air balloon and diamond smugglers. The film was a stand-alone title, but…

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What is the order of the Tintin books?

 In 1930, Belgian cartoonist, Hergé (aka Georges Prosper Remi) published Tintin in the Land of the Soviets. The comic followed the story of Belgian reporter Tintin, as he was sent on an assignment to report on the policies of Joseph Stalin’s government. Tintin in the Land of the Soviets was a hit with readers and…

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Best Voldemort Harry Potter movie quotes

 Throughout the Harry Potter movies, Lord Voldemort has served up some truly terrifying pieces of dialogue. Lines that not only spark fear amongst muggles, but are also ruddy great lines to quote! And while it might be sacrilege to speak his name, it isn’t sacrilege to read Lord Voldemort’s words. Which is why in this…

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Review: Luca (2021)

 New to Disney+ this week is the animated coming-of-age movie, Luca. The film – the latest entry in the Disney-Pixar collection – follows the story of an Italian sea monster called Luca, who discovers a whole new world of fun and adventure when he sets foot above the ocean. In the movie, Luca is a…

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The Looney Tunes take over Manchester

 The sun is shining, people are smiling, and here in Manchester, the Looney Tunes are in full force! Bugs, Daffy, Lola, and various iconic Looney Tunes characters have taken over the city, and are appearing in a colourful art trail. The trail is the work of street artist, Captain Kris, and is part of a…

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Review: Monster Hunter

 Heading to UK cinemas this Friday, is the action-adventure movie, Monster Hunter. The film – directed by Paul W. S. Anderson – is based on the video game series of the same name, and tells the story of a US Army Ranger, who finds herself transported to a world in which monsters rule. In the…

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Review: The Father

 Currently playing in UK cinemas is The Father – the Anthony Hopkins-starring drama about an aging man living with progressive dementia. The movie – directed by Florian Zeller – is based on the French play Le Père, and features a cast that includes Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Rufus Sewell, and Olivia Williams. In the movie,…

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