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Review: The Odyssey redefines the epic with its visual scope and emotional intimacy

The Odyssey is a grandiose marvel that pushes visual storytelling to new frontiers while remaining grounded with a deeply human story. Christopher Nolan has a lot...

Review: The Invite is more fun and chaotic than most actual dinner parties

Intimate and anchored by a strong quartet of performances, The Invite is a dinner party you want to join in on for the fun. I don’t...

Review: Supergirl is messier than the titular hero’s hangovers

Supergirl has its moments of fun and a effective lead performance from Milly Alcock, but an over-reliance on tropes and clichés make it a disappointing...

Review: The Death of Robin Hood is a brutally uncomfortable revisionist telling of a villain rather than a hero

The Death of Robin Hood reinterprets its titular character as a villain in a messy retelling that's heavy on philosophical ideas and gruesome violence. History is...

Review: Disclosure Day is Steven Spielberg remixing his greatest hits into a timely blockbuster

Disclosure Day combines Steven Spielberg's filmmaking mastery with a timely message of hope that'll entertain and ask questions in equal measure. When you’re as accomplished a...

Review: Masters of the Universe is another generic IP blockbuster that we’ve seen time and time again

Masters of the Universe touches on some big ideas but is let down with an excessively long script and the usual blockbuster clichés. Self-awareness is key...

Review: Backrooms has heart-thumping scares but subpar storytelling stifles its potential

Backrooms is a feature-length visual feast that unfortunately has a YouTube clip's worth of quality thematic substance. A hazmat suit-clad man with a duffle bag of...

Review: The Force is weak with The Mandalorian And Grogu

Bound by the shackles of past Star Wars movies and lore, The Mandalorian and Grogu is a safe and fun, if unimaginative, romp in a galaxy that's...

Review: Power Ballad is an emotionally pleasing film that hits all the right notes

Power Ballad captures the 'what if?' of potential success while balancing the drama out with an honest and realistic portrayal of what it's like to...

Review: Mortal Kombat II is a lifeless cinematic fatality that excessively panders to fans

Mortal Kombat II eschews proper narrative and character development in favour of excessive fan service and a disappointingly lifeless aesthetic. Mortal Kombat II kicks off with...

Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a well-dressed retread with something to say

Decked out in envious designer clothing, a cast who are having the time of their lives, and a surprisingly mindful commentary about the media...

Review: Michael is a glossy yet shameless hagiography with no substance

Despite the talent involved, Michael offers nothing more than a biased and unabashed look at how great the late singer was rather than who he was...

Leviticus Film Confirmed for Australian Cinema Release

Leviticus film to open nationwide on 18th June 2026, following Sundance debut The horror film Leviticus will release in Australian cinemas from 18th June 2026,...

Movie Review: The Smashing Machine

Mild spoilers for the movie…which is about a real person whose life you can easily look up. The whole alpha-male masculinity schtick Dwayne Johnson has...

All My Sons Lands In Australian Cinemas This May

All My Sons Brings Bryan Cranston’s West End Performance To Cinemas A National Theatre Live production of All My Sons will screen in Australian cinemas...

Review: The Drama is tonally disastrous yet wildly entertaining

Part rom-com, part satire/drama/thriller, The Drama isn't quite sure what kind of movie it wants to be but is rescued by a pair of winning performances...

Review: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a frontrunner for 2026’s worst movie

With all the emphasis placed on nostalgia and cheap Easter eggs, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a creatively bankrupt movie that's insulting to kids,...

Review: The Testament of Ann Lee redefines what a musical biopic can be

Visually stunning with a brilliant soundtrack, The Testament of Ann Lee is a strange musical biopic that may prove polarising. The Testament of Ann Lee...

Review: Project Hail Mary is a visually dazzling crowd pleaser for the ages

With every frame a treat for the eyes, a surprisingly emotional through line, and one of Ryan Gosling's best performances, Project Hail Mary is a...

Review: Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere is uncomfortable yet entertaining viewing

Louis Theroux misses the opportunity to dig deeper into his subjects, but Inside The Manosphere is nonetheless an entertaining and important watch. For those fortunate enough...

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