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Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid star in the story of an unconventional romance that goes violently off the rails in this delightfully inventive horror-infused romcom. Full of twists and turns,… Read More
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As part of our Every Best Picture series, Steve and I welcome critic Josh Hurtado to discuss this lavish spectacle of epic fifties filmmaking, based on the novel by Jules… Read More
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Set 200 years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s seminal fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim chronicles a power dispute in the Kingdom of Rohan as… Read More
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Adapted from the hit musical, adapted from the book, inspired by the classic Hollywood movie, adapted from L. Frank Baum’s beloved novels, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande headline an all-star… Read More
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Disney’s sequel to its surprise hit from 2016 may look fantastic, but the musical numbers are instantly forgettable, while the plot is rambling and unengaging. Watch my review on RTHK… Read More
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A fantastic spin on the serial killer genre that definitely benefits from viewers knowing as little about what is to come as possible before going on, suffice to say Willa… Read More
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John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher and Danielle Deadwyler star in this adaptation of the stage play by August Wilson. Denzel Washington produces, while younger son Malcolm Washington… Read More
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in the first part of Jon M. Chu’s all-singing, all-dancing big screen adaptation of the hit musical. Watch my review on RTHK Radio 3: Read More
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Controversial Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice began showing in Hong Kong cinemas on Thursday – despite an official release date of November 28 – but the film had not escaped local censors… Read More
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Comedian Jimmy O. Yang lands the role of his dreams in Interior Chinatown – stylised on-screen as Int. Chinatown – playing a lowly waiter at a family-run restaurant who discovers he is… Read More
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After scooping the top prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Steve and I finally get a chance to weigh in on Sean Baker’s indie darling, featuring a truly star-making… Read More
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Spurred on by the imminent arrival of Ridley Scott’s sword and sandal sequel, Steve and I jump ahead in our Every Best Picture series to this glorious throwback to bygone… Read More
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Arriving more than 35 years after the cult classic from 1988, the long-gestating sequel to Beetlejuice finally arrives. Tim Burton, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder all return, together with a host… Read More
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One of my long-running goals for our YouTube channel is to get my co-host Steve to watch more horror movies. This year has been especially strong, but no film more… Read More
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For our Every Best Picture series, Steve and I welcome Sara Greenfield, host of the “Talk Classic to Me” podcast, onto the show to discuss this little film that could… Read More
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Following the incredible success of Netflix’s 2018 romantic comedy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and its two sequels, XO, Kitty arrives to chronicle the romantic misadventures of the… Read More
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James Cameron’s much anticipated follow up to his 2009 blockbuster, “Avatar: The Way of Water” sees Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his family on the run and seeking refuge with… Read More
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After Charlie’s Angels bombed spectacularly at the box office, the prospect of another Kristen Stewart-fronted action thriller this soon would give even hardened K-Stew fans that sinking feeling. Yet while… Read More
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