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Movie Review – White Boy Rick (2018)

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White Boy Rick, 2018. Directed by Yann Demange. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, Bel Powley, Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rory Cochrane, RJ Cyler, Jonathan Majors, and Eddie Marsan. SYNOPSIS: Chronicling the remarkable true story of Richard Wershe Jr (Richie Merritt), the titular ‘White Boy Rick’, who before the age of sixteen had inherited his […]

Comic Book Review – Friendo #2

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Calum Petrie reviews Friendo #2… The series Friendo is a strange and interesting mix of consumer culture and a somewhat abusive relationship. The characters in the story are quirky and interesting while allowing a very dark wave to come over the story, opening readers to some violent scenes that you may not have been expecting. […]

Movie Review – A Private War (2018)

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A Private War, 2018. Directed by Matthew Heineman. Starring Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, Stanley Tucci, Corey Johnson, Faye Marsay and Nikki Amuka-Bird. SYNOPSIS: The story of acclaimed war reporter Marie Colvin, leading up to her death during the siege of Homs, Syria in 2012. There are few more inspiring figures in modern journalism […]

Movie Review – I Am Paul Walker (2018)

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I Am Paul Walker, 2018 Directed by Adrian Buitenhuis. Featuring Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Rob Cohen, Cody Walker, Erik MacArthur, Caleb Walker, and Wayne Kramer. SYNOPSIS: A feature-length documentary that charts the life and career of the late Fast and Furious actor, with interviews and insights from those closest to him. Five years on from the […]

Comic Book Review – Fantastic Four #4

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Allen Christian reviews Fantastic Four #4… Two weeks ago, Fantastic Four #3 released late. Little has been said about the delay, but it’s fair to assume that the departure of artist Sara Pichelli might have been somewhat related. Issue #4 arrives right on time, however, unaffected by the delays. Stefano Caselli takes over art duties […]

Movie Review – Lifechanger (2018)

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Lifechanger, 2018. Directed by Justin McConnell. Starring Lora Burke, Jack Foley, Rachel Vanduzer, Steve Kasan, Elitsa Bako, Sam White, Bill Oberst Jr. SYNOPSIS: A shapeshifter sets about reconnecting with the woman he loves. With only a limited time in each new body, however, the road to reconciliation is one littered with murder and mayhem. There’s […]

Comic Book Review – The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell

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Ricky Church reviews The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell… In an era where video game consoles rule supreme, Chad Sell’s The Cardboard Kingdom is a reminder of the power a child’s imagination as a neighbourhood of kids come together to create their own adventures over the course of a summer. It’s a fun book that focuses on […]

Comic Book Review – Batman: Gates of Gotham Deluxe Edition

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Ricky Church reviews Batman: Gates of Gotham Deluxe Edition… One of the most memorable points of Batman’s long publication history was Dick Gratson’s, aka Nightwing, donning of the cape and cowl in the years Bruce Wayne was thought to be dead. Even after his return, Dick continued to act as Batman in Gotham City while […]

Movie Review – Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018)

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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, 2018. Directed by Andy Serkis. Starring Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hollander, Andy Serkis, Peter Mullan, Naomie Harris, Freida Pinto, Eddie Marsan, Jack Reynor, Matthew Rhys, and Rohan Chand. SYNOPSIS: A human child raised by wolves must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well […]