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The Struggle (to Live Sustainably) is Real, in ‘The Biggest Little Farm’

Reducing food waste, ‘sustainability’, and the elimination of single-use plastics are all noble practises that our world’s increasingly trying to adopt – but for these ideals to be embraced en masse, our lifestyles and systems of production have to change at a fundamental level.

Will Smith in Spies in Disguise — An Unlikely Pigeon Pairing Saving the World

By: Laura Bennett

You’re spoiled for choice these holidays with streaming and cinema options, but thankfully, Spies in Disguise can make your binge watching meaningful.

Waving the Flag for Independence – and Love – in another remake of ‘Little Women’

By: Laura Bennett

This is the year for the March sisters, with this weeks’ Little Women the second movie to tell their story in as many months.

Depth and a Little Darkness as Anna and Elsa Seek Answers, in ‘Frozen 2’

By: Laura Bennett

Sequels aren’t normally as hotly anticipated as Frozen II has been.

Daniel Craig’s ‘Knives Out’ Will Keep You Guessing – And Make You Look Inward, Too

By: Laura Bennett

While Daniel Craig is the best Bond, it’s nice to know he can be the best at other things too.

This Movie is Why Streaming Will Never Replace Cinema: ‘Ford v Ferrari’

By: Laura Bennett

If you ask me, Ford v Ferrari is the reason why cinema can’t be totally abandoned in favour of streaming services.

New “Charlie’s Angels” Aims Low and Gives Feminism a Bad Name

By: Laura Bennett

‘Discombobulated’. It’s a fun word to say, and apparently, was the feeling in the writers’ room when Charlies Angels was being developed.

‘Last Christmas’ Reminds us We’re All Connected [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

The great thing about the pre-Christmas season, is that it’s totally OK for Australians to indulge in White Christmas fantasies, and watch reruns of the most cheesy “holiday content” with utter abandon.

‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ is Less Evil Than it Sounds and Looks

By: Laura Bennett

When a movie’s called ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ it doesn’t seem like one with sound moral values – but don’t let its dark visuals and fantastical themes fool you.

‘Judy’ Garland Biopic a Reminder of the Tragic Price of Unchecked Fame [Movie Review]

By: Laura Bennett

The first time Judy Garland sang for an audience, she was two and a half years old. At 13 she signed a movie contract with MGM, and at 16 her fame was cemented as she starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.