By: Laura Bennett
Just as Will Smith was critiqued for stepping into Robin Williams’ shoes in Aladdin, now Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are being critiqued for their take on the 90s mega-hit, Men in Black.
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Plenty of Heart-Warming Messages in ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’
By: Laura Bennett
Leaving a pet home alone, you do wonder what they get up to when no-one’s looking. Do they really long for our return? Or are we interrupting their wild block parties with other furry comrades?
What Happens When a Heavy Metal, Meth Addict Meets Jesus?
By: Adam Niven
What happens when you take a heavy metal rock star meth addict to meet Jesus? You get a movie like LOUD KRAZY LOVE
Godzilla II – Oversized Monsters and Escapism [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
It’s doubtful anyone going to see Godzilla II is expecting it to be the hot blockbuster of 2019. The reason we see oversized monster movies is for the escapism, the humour, and the outright ridiculousness of the spectacle before us.
‘Aladdin’ Remake Throws a ‘Fresh Prince’ Twist on the ’90s Classic
By: Laura Bennett
Disney’s sure getting good at live-action remakes – or at the very least, prolific! It’s fast becoming their latest formula, with reimagined childhood classics like Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Mary Poppins Returns – and now, Aladdin.
“Poms” a Warm-Hearted Comedy [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
Culturally, we seem to be pretty set on the idea that ageing and restriction go hand in hand. But, if living in a retirement community is anything like it’s portrayed in Poms, you’ll want to rid yourself of your younger years real quick.
‘Loud Krazy Love’ – Korn Guitarist Brian ‘Head’ Welch Reveals How God Restored His Shattered Soul
By: Laura Bennett
Very few artists reach the ‘giddy heights’ of commercial success that Korn did, but with that success came the worst of fame’s pitfalls.
The Joyous Story Behind This Aussie’s Eurovision Performance
By: Clare Bruce
Aussie pop singer Kate Miller-Heidke had her global Eurovision audience of millions spellbound, as she floated seemingly through space, singing like an opera diva about the joys of emerging from postnatal depression.
Pastor’s Death Penalty Vow to Bali Nine
By: Timothy Charles
A pastor’s vow to a prisoner facing execution to speak out against the death penalty is dramatised in the short film ‘Execution Island’.