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‘Materialists’ - love in a modern age of perfection and chaos

WHAT happens when the heart wants what the algorithm cannot explain? That’s the central question pulsing beneath the surface of Materialists, the stylish, star-studded romantic drama set for release this week.

Alexis Poulsen

11 Jun 2025

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‘Ballerina’ dances into the deadly world of John Wick

THE high-octane, bullet-sprayed world of John Wick continues to expand its cinematic universe with the much-anticipated release of Ballerina, a spin-off feature that shifts the spotlight to a new assassin and injects a fresh yet familiar dose of adrenaline into the franchise.

Alexis Poulsen

04 Jun 2025

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Karate Kid: Legends brings the past and future together in a bold new chapter

OVER four decades since Daniel LaRusso first crane-kicked his way into the hearts of movie-goers and more than a decade since Dre Parker found his footing under Mr Han’s guidance in Beijing,

Alexis Poulsen

28 May 2025

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Lilo & Stitch set to bring heart, humour. and ohana to a new generation

AS DISNEY continues to expand its roster of live-action re-imaginings, Lilo & Stitch is next in line to tug at our heartstrings and bring a beloved animated classic into a fresh spotlight.

Alexis Poulsen

21 May 2025

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: One Last Ride for Ethan Hunt

IN AN era dominated by reboots and spin-offs, few franchises have maintained the consistency, innovation, and adrenaline-pumping excitement that Mission: Impossible has delivered for nearly three decades.

Alexis Poulsen

14 May 2025

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Tinā (Mother) – A stirring ode to grief culture and the healing power of song

AOTEAROA’S latest cinematic triumph Tinā (Mother) has made a powerful impact on Australian shores since its May 1 release proving once again that stories rooted in cultural experience often strike the deepest universal chords.

Alexis Poulsen

07 May 2025

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Marvel’s Thunderbolts SET TO JOLT THE MCU back to life - Early buzz calls it one of Marvel’s best

LET’S be real - it’s been a hot minute since a Marvel movie got everyone buzzing like the good old days (perhaps excluding Deadpool Vs Wolverine).

Alexis Poulsen

30 Apr 2025

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Ben Affleck returns as the math-savvy vigilante in The Accountant 2

BEN Affleck is suiting up once again as Christian Wolff, the enigmatic and numbers-obsessed antihero in the upcoming sequel The Accountant 2.

Alexis Poulsen

23 Apr 2025

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The Penguin Lessons brings heart, humour and history to the big screen

THIS week sees the release of The Penguin Lessons, a quietly powerful dramedy that’s already melting hearts and earning praise ahead of its Australian release.

Alexis Poulsen

16 Apr 2025

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Death of a Unicorn gallops toward screens with dark magic and star power

PREPARE for the most bizarrely whimsical and blood-soaked cinematic experience of the year: Death of a Unicorn is charging into cinemas, horns blazing.

Alexis Poulsen

09 Apr 2025

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A Minecraft Movie: Crafting Adventure for Gamers and Beyond

SINCE its debut in 2009, Minecraft has become more than just a game - it’s a global phenomenon.

Alexis Poulsen

02 Apr 2025

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Jason Statham returns to form in action thriller A Working Man

JASON Statham is back in what promises to be a gripping and high-stakes thriller with A Working Man, a forthcoming action film that blends pulse-pounding suspense with a deeply personal story of redemption.

Alexis Poulsen

26 Mar 2025

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The remaking of a classic - re-imagined Snow White

DISNEY’S live-action reimagining of Snow White is set to grace the silver screen, bringing new life to the beloved 1937 animated classic.

Alexis Poulsen

12 Mar 2025

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Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17: A mind-bending sci-fi thriller awaits

BONG Joon Ho, the visionary filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning Parasite, is set to return to the big screen with Mickey 17, an ambitious sci-fi thriller starring Robert Pattinson.

Alexis Poulsen

05 Mar 2025

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You know, we’ve all had one of them days

KEKE Palmer and SZA are bringing their comedic chops to the big screen in the upcoming film One of Them Days, a high-energy buddy comedy that’s already generating positive buzz.

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26 Feb 2025