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Review: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm – Re-release

 Heading to UK cinemas this weekend, to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Caped Crusader, is the animated adventure movie, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm, the movie features the vocal talents of the late Kevin Conroy, alongside Mark Hamill and Dana Delany, and sees Batman tackle a new foe…

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Review: Incoming (2024)

 Now streaming on Netflix is the teen coming-of-age comedy, Incoming. Written and directed by Dave and John Chernin, the movie stars Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, Raphael Alejandro, Bardia Seiri and Bobby Cannavale, and follows the story of a group of friends as they enter their first year of high school. In the movie, Benji, Eddie, Connor,…

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Review: The Crow (2024)

 As we enter the dying days of the summer blockbuster season, we find the film industry doesn’t have much left to offer us other than the dregs. And this brings me neatly on to this week’s new release, The Crow. Now I know what you’re thinking, ‘wait a minute, wasn’t The Crow released back in 1994?’ Well, yes,…

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Review: Girl You Know It’s True

 Available to rent and buy on digital video-on-demand platforms in the UK is the biographical music drama, Girl You Know It’s True. Written and directed by Simon Verhoeven, the film stars Tijan Njie, Elan Ben Ali, and Matthias Schweighöfer and tells the story of German R&B duo, Milli Vanilli. Based on a true story (and yes,…

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Review: Cuckoo (2024)

 Playing in UK cinemas from Friday 23rd August is the horror-thriller, Cuckoo. Written and directed by Tilman Singer, the movie stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, and follows the story of Gretchen – a teenager who uncovers a worrying secret at a German holiday resort. In the movie, Gretchen leaves the US and moves to the…

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Review: Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)

 Still on general release in UK cinemas is the family fantasy movie, Harold and the Purple Crayon. Based on a children’s book by Crockett Johnson, the movie stars Zachary Levi, Lil Rey Howery, Tanya Reynolds, Zooey Deschanel, and Jemaine Clement, and tells the story of the titular Harold and his magical crayon that can bring any…

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Review: Alien: Romulus (2024)

 In space, no one can hear you scream. But in the quiet darkness of a cinema auditorium we can certainly hear you talking incessantly and messing about on your phone.  Bear this in mind if you’re off to see the latest entry in the Alien franchise this weekend, Alien: Romulus. The movie is now playing in cinemas, and…

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Review: Jackpot! (2024)

 Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video is the satirical action comedy, Jackpot! Directed by Paul Feig, the movie stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu, and tells the story of an actress who finds herself becoming a target when she accidentally wins the lottery. In the movie, the year is 2030 and The Grand Lottery is underway…

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Review: Trap (2024)

 In Trap, Cooper Adams and his daughter Riley have tickets to a Lady Raven concert. Lady Raven is one of the hottest artists around, with a legion of fans, and Riley is very excited. Cooper is equally keen for his daughter to have a good time. Riley has recently been experiencing problems within her friend…

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