‘The Little Mermaid’ is a Disney Tale for Our Times
The live action version is “an underwater musical” about a young mermaid who wants to bridge the gap between two divided peoples.
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Love Again – Movie Review
What’s surprising about this film is that the unbelievable becomes believable as things unfold, writes film critic Russ Matthews.
John Farnham: Finding The Voice – Movie Review
John Farnham’s documentary captures the story of an Aussie battler as he attempts to record the most successful album in Australian history.
‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’ – Resets Views on Ageing
The plot is simplistic, but there’s joy in these four characters pushing back on the idea that life gets less interesting as you get older.
‘Fast X’ Has Too Many Characters And Storylines: Movie Review
Fans will lap up this chapter in the Fast series as it brings everything and everyone back. But too many characters are underdeveloped.
Australia’s Favourite Heelers Top US Streaming Charts
The famous kids series set in Brisbane has amassed a total of 737 million viewing hours in the US, becoming the number one show in the US.
‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ – Reel Dialogue Movie Review
It’s a gripping true story of an emergency plane landing – but the screenplay struggles to get the story off the ground, says Russ Matthews.
Polite Society: A Comical Action Star in a Sari
Priya Kansara delivers a perfect mix of martial arts, slapstick humour, and love, alongside her sidekicks, Seraphina Beh and Ella Bruccoleri.
Video Game Rights Becomes Compelling Viewing in ‘Tetris’
Despite the artistic license of the screenplay, the majority of the events in ‘Tetris’ did happen, writes film critic Russ Matthews.
The Super Mario Bros Movie Best For Fans Only [Movie Review]
The Super Mario Bros movie tries so hard to be faithful to the original stories, it’s inaccessible to non-gamers, writes Russ Matthews.