RTHK RADIO 3
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A grieving literature professor is consumed by a supernatural mystery involving seven mythological muses in Jaume Balaguero’s gothic thriller. But the Spanish director, best known for the [Rec] horror series,… Read More
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In the shadow of the Walt Disney World theme park, a young mother and her daughter live in a dilapidated motel, eking out a meagre living however they can. Sean… Read More
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John Boyega heads up this sequel to Guillermo Del Toro’s high-concept sci-fi smash-up, and single-handedly saves what is otherwise a fairly lightweight and silly affair. (at 11:40) Read More
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Steven Spielberg adapts Ernest Cline’s deep dive into virtual reality and 80s pop culture, and the results are half Willy Wonka, half Tron. Read More
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Claire Foy lands her first American leading role, as an unhinged office worker who finds herself committed to a shady mental institute that refuses to let her leave. Read More
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Joko Anwar’s Satan’s Slaves is a remake of the 1982 Indonesian film of the same name and recalls a host of Hollywood horror classics, including Rosemary’s Baby and Night of… Read More
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Joining the increasingly cluttered ranks of politically fuelled thrillers from South Korean cinema is Golden Slumber, a new adaptation of the Japanese novel by Kotaro Isaka. In it, Gang Dong-won… Read More
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One of the best Netflix movies to-date sees Alex Garland direct Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Oscar Isaac in a mind-bending sci-fi thriller. Watch Annihilation on Netflix here Read More
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Gerard Butler stars opposite Pablo Schreiber in this cops and robbers thriller that plays like a rehash of Michael Mann’s Heat, yet turns out better than expected. Read More
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Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut stars Jessica Chastain as the real-life mastermind behind a high-stakes underground poker game that attracted some of the biggest names in Hollywood, sports and the criminal… Read More
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Daniel Day-Lewis reunites with Paul Thomas Anderson for an immaculately constructed tale of obsession, power, romance and fashion in 1950s London. Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville offer incredible support, as… Read More
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Fifteen years after Lara Croft raided her last tomb on the big screen, a reboot of the successful Tomb Raider video game series has gained a new following among gamers,… Read More
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Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut has been nominated for 5 Academy Awards, and stars Saoirse Ronan as a frustrated and confused 17-year-old. (at 22:24) Read More
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Marvel’s 18th superhero outing proves a cultural landmark of unprecedented proportions, as Chadwick Boseman’s Wakandan Prince T’Challa takes on the mantle of Black Panther, in order to protect his kingdom… Read More
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When her older boyfriend dies, transgender waitress Marina, finds herself under violent scrutiny from the police, hospital and the dead man’s family. (at 12:28) Read More
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Aaron Kwok again transforms into the mischievous Sun Wukong for the third instalment of Soi Cheang’s blockbuster holiday franchise. This time, however, the focus is not on Wukong himself, but… Read More
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Arriving under a cloud of controversy concerning Woody Allen’s private life, Kate Winslet stars as a frustrated housewife in 1950s Coney Island. Read More
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Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in the real-life drama surrounding The Washington Post’s handling of the controversial Pentagon Papers in 1971. (at 19:23) Read More
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