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pinocchio
A joy filled tale filled with laughs aplenty and heart in your mouth moments, Pinocchio is a superb film for the whole family. Absolute Disney magic.
Now streaming on Disney Plus.
the lord of the rings: rings of power
Cinematic in scale, The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power is a triumph, perfectly capturing the magic of Middle Earth with a rip roaring, binge worthy story to boot.
First two episodes streaming on Prime Video from September 2. New episodes streaming weekly.
navalny
One of the best films of the year. Has to be seen to be believed.
Streaming now on DocPlay.
house of the dragon
House of the Dragon reclaims the TV throne. Spectacular.
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Streaming on NEON from August 22.
New episode weekly.
she-hulk: attorney at law
Unfettered from the task of serving a larger MCU story, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is breezy and just plain fun with an electric performance from star Tatiana Maslany.
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Streaming on Disney Plus from August 18. New episode weekly.
the terminal list
The Terminal List is a brutal, action-stacked and narratively engaging adult thriller of a series anchored by a star turn from Chris Pratt in his most nuanced and grounded role yet.
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Now streaming on Prime Video.
only murders in the building season two
The best TV of 2022. Hands down.
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First two episodes now streaming on Disney Plus under the Star banner.
New episode weekly.
1883
An uncompromising depiction of the brutality of the American frontier and the pioneers who set out to settle it, 1883 is an expansion, viscerally entertaining series with a great ensemble cast.
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All episodes streaming on Prime Video from April 29.
a very british scandal
While not relying on a roulette of salacious revelations to keep the audience engaged and entertained, A Very British Scandal is a measured, considered series with award worthy performances from Foy and Bettany.
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All episodes streaming on Prime Video from April 24.
moon knight
Marvel has upped their game yet again. With a superb lead performance from Oscar Isaac and an action packed historical mystery cloaked in myth at its core, Moon Knight is unlike anything that you’ve seen from Marvel before. One of the best TV series of 2022.
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Streaming on Disney Plus from March 30.
One episode premiere. New episode weekly.
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turning red
Pixar has done it again. With stunning animation and a whole lot of heart, Turning Red is a thoroughly entertaining and trailblazing film telling a story unlike any Pixar has told before.
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Streaming on Disney Plus from March 11.
how i met your father
How I Met Your Father is a gentle, easy watch and binge worthy comedy with lovable characters to boot.
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Streaming on Disney Plus under the Star banner from March 9. Two episode premiere. New episode weekly.
outrage
For a film that was released over seventy years ago, Outrage is a truly raw film of thundering power that compassionately and bravely tackles issues that unfortunately women still face today.
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Out now on disc.
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our flag means death
While Our Flag Means Death has a raft of enjoyable characters unfortunately it’s mirth filled, laugh out loud moments are few and far between.
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First three episodes streaming on NEON. New episode weekly.
the dropout
While other docudramas give merely a summary of the events, The Dropout delves deep into the character of Elizabeth Holmes through Seyfried in her greatest and most challenging role to date.
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Episodes 1 - 3 now streaming on Disney Plus. New episodes weekly.
fresh
A goosebumps inducing, heart in your mouth thriller with slashes of bloody horror, Fresh is a thoroughly engrossing tale with a cutting, allegorical critique on modern dating from a woman's perspective.
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Streaming on Disney Plus under the Star banner from March 4.
ironside series 1 - 4
A trailblazing show in its unique approach to police procedurals, Ironside is a dynamic and engaging series led by the ever charismatic and commanding legend Raymond Burr.
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Out now on DVD.
heartbeat series 1 - 6
Filled to the brim with nostalgia, Heartbeat is a gentle drama with inviting, engaging storylines and colourful, memorable characters to boot.
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Out now on DVD.
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rawhide seasons 5 - 8
Rawhide is exciting classic Western television with gritty and action packed tales that still feel fresh even today.
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Out now on DVD.
danger UXB
Danger UXB is a striking, heart-in-your-mouth series that serves as a monument to the unsung heroes of World War II.
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Out now on DVD.
west side story
While the scale of Spielberg’s West Side Story is epic to say the least with superb musical numbers, the central love story doesn’t get lost in it all and packs one hell of an emotional punch.
Now streaming on Disney Plus.
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the dropout
While other docudramas give merely a summary of the events, The Dropout delves deep into the character of Elizabeth Holmes through Seyfried in her greatest and most challenging role to date.
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Episodes 1 - 3 now streaming on Disney Plus. New episodes weekly.
super pumped: the battle for uber
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber treads a similar path to biopics that have gone before it, but with a super pumped, dynamic performance from Joseph Gordon-Levitt that makes this entertaining telly.
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Episode 1 now streaming on NEON. New episode weekly.
landscapers
With outstanding performances from Colman and Thewlis, Landscapers is told in a fresh way that pulls the audience into the story and helps to humanise the central characters making for one of the most innovative TV shows of 2022.
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All four episodes now streaming on NEON.
the girl before
With superbly grounded, terrific performances from the central trio and a taunt, thrilling mystery, The Girl Before draws you into its tale and won’t let you go until you’ve watched every single episode.
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All four episodes now streaming on NEON.
the king's man
The King’s Man is brutally action-packed with envelope-pushing humour, but it also explores themes that cut deep with some of the boldest narrative choices in recent memory. Blockbuster cinema at its finest.
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Streaming on Disney Plus from February 23.
reacher
Reacher is addictive, binge worthy, thrilling TV at its best.
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Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
pam & tommy
While a TV series based on an infamous sex tape has its explicit, scandalous moments, it’s the searing impact of the tape not only on Pam and Tommy but also those involved in it’s distribution that makes this truly compelling television.
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Episodes 1 - 3 now streaming on Disney Plus. New episode weekly.
the french dispatch
Punctuated by a shift in tone towards the serious but still exhibiting Anderson’s traits of intrigue, charm and whimsy, The French Dispatch is an intriguing new entry into the director’s body of work.
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Now streaming on Disney Plus.
peacemaker
Gunn continues his form from The Suicide Squad and brings a very adult superhero series to the small screen with bold, envelope-pushing humour, brutal, cartoony violence, and a whole lot of heart. We’ve found the first must-watch TV show of 2022.
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Episodes 1 - 3 now streaming on NEON. New episode weekly.
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is everything you want in a kid’s animated feature: it's a hilarious, energetic slapstick adventure with great animation and message to boot.
Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
the tender bar
While The Tender Bar has some great moments narratively and the acting is faultless, it gets bogged down in too much detail to be truly engaging or emotionally satisfying.
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Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
being the ricardos
While Being the Ricardos is an intriguing biopic it’s so much more than that with Sorkin using the story of Ball and Arnaz to explore the industry, culture, and politics of the day at a transformative time in history.
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Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
encanto
Does Disney's ENCANTO bring the magic???
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Don't listen to some adult's opinion - check out what our kid reviewers thought of Encanto!!!
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Now streaming on Disney Plus.
the last duel
The Last Duel is an accomplished and engrossing film, one that certainly exhibits the real talent of the filmmakers and actors involved.
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Now streaming on Disney Plus.
the lost daughter
Even at two hours long, The Lost Daughter may be lost on someone without an appreciation for the art of acting or the patience to see the film through. And while one could argue that thematically issues are dealt with in an unbalanced way, it aptly reflects the complex conflict and character that is Leda.
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Now streaming on Netflix.
no time to die
With bone shaking action and the most emotional moments seen in any Bond film, No Time To Die is the perfect finale for Craig's magnificent reign as 007.
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Available to rent and buy on digital.
the rose maker
While slightly formulaic, The Rose Maker has a superb cast, charm, with and a bit of allegorical grit to make this a French sojourn worth taking.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
pig
With a powerful yet restrained performance, Cage gives an acting masterclass in the art of stillness. Pig is more than just Cage's performance however, it's a pained exploration of suffering, regret and forgiveness and a simple yet powerful reminder to give one's life to what you truly care about.
Pig is available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
annette
While Annette is filled to the brim with artistic ambition and the exploration of a number of themes through allegory, they miss more than they hit their mark.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
the ice road
Although Liam Neeson will always be watchable and there are many elements to like here, The Ice Road melts away revealing a largely implausible plot with cartoon-like villains.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
ride the eagle
Ride the Eagle is a gentle comedy that while lacking firm direction, is a heartfelt and endearing tale.
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Available to rent and buy on digital.
free guy
Stacked with insane, video game inspired action and gut busting humour, Free Guy is one of the most fun filled films of 2021.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
stillwater
Despite it's pacing and that it doesn’t pack as much of an emotional punch as expected, Stillwater is still a slow burning sensation with Damon in career best, top form.
Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
coming home in the dark
Loaded with tension and an unnerving atmosphere, helped in no small way by strong night time cinematography, Coming Home in the Dark is a challenging film that pulls no punches.
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Now streaming on Netflix.
what if...?
What If..? shows great ambition, creativity and a level and beauty in its animation that is to be applauded, but ultimately suffers in its short episodic form.
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Now streaming on Disney Plus.
the suicide squad
In The Suicide Squad James Gunn masterfully delivers what audiences long for in a comic book, superhero film with a little bit of added freshness and spice thrown in for good measure. It’s bold, brutal, bizarre at times with a whole lot of heart and a hell of a lot of fun making for the best superhero flick to hit the big screen since Endgame.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
the mole agent
With a gentleness in approach and humour that will draw you in, The Mole Agent is a thoroughly entertaining and yet confronting ode to humanity and searing critique of our Western ideals regarding the elderly.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
jungle cruise
With two big stars like Johnson and Blunt, jokes cracked thick and fast and some swashbuckling, ancient riddle solving action, Jungle Cruise is cinematic cruise you need to board.
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Now streaming on Disney Plus.
the justice of bunny king
The Justice of Bunny King isn’t just a voice for the voiceless but a searing film that will bury deep under your skin and gnaw away at you for weeks to come.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
the misfits
The Misfits sports quite a cast, and while it doesn't stand up to the level of the films it leans on like the Ocean's series, its lightheartedness and Robin Hood-esque squad help make it an easy and pleasant watch.
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Available to rent and buy on digital.
die in a gunfight
Unfortunately Die in a Gunfight is filled with clunky dialogue filled with too much exposition, characters that you don’t really warm to and action sequences that feel pretty generic.
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Available to rent and buy on digital.
snake eyes
Snake Eyes is the perfect popcorn flick - a gritty origin story with intricate and exciting action sequences this is the kinda film you need to see on the big screen.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
gunpowder milkshake
Gunpowder Milkshake is a powerhouse of a film filled with kick ass action and a tremendous cast led by the charismatic, screen commanding Karen Gillan.
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Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
space jam: a new legacy
Space Jam: A New Legacy isn’t just a nostalgic ride but a film with real heart, sure fire humour and of course a lot of hoops.
Available on disc and to rent and buy on digital.
black widow
While Black Widow is a good Marvel superhero film ticking the fan boxes of massive action set pieces, heart and humour, the tones and themes explored could have been a little tighter.
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Now streaming on Disney Plus.
dating amber
A unique, hilarious and poignant coming of age tale, Dating Amber is a film not to be missed.
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Available to rent and buy on digital.
