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dvd & blu-ray reviews:
Marty Supreme (15)
Timothee Chalamet was robbed of an Oscar for this supremely entertaing drama.
Song Sung Blue (15)
A biopic about an unknown tribute band that doesn't hit the right notes.
Shelter (15)
Imagine the most generic Jason Statham flick and you have this.
Send Help (15)
Amy McAdmams and Dylen O'Brien star in Sam Raimi's silly comedy horror.
Hamnet (12)
Marvel at Jessie Buckely's deserved Oscar-winning turn in this otherwise dowdy drama.
Mercy (12)
Chris Pratt attempts to save his life - sitting down, in this sci-fi thriller.
The History of Sound (15)
Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal star in this touching period drama.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (15)
This 'zombie' sequel is, surprisngly, just as poor as the last one.
Kangaroo (PG)
Cutesy kids flick with...Kangaroos.
The Chronology of Water (18)
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut is a dull and dreary one, most definitely to be missed.
game reviews:
inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories [PS5, XSX/S, Switch/2, Switch, PC]
Online shopping is for whimps, working in a convenience store is where it's at.
Rematch Wireless Super Mario Controller [Switch 1 + 2]
An impressive alternative to Ninty's official Switch controllers.
Starsand Island [Switch 2]
Feel like starting afresh with a new home on a sunny island? Starsand could be just the one for you.
Ball x Pit [Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch/2, PC]
A retro, addictive game that's a load of balls, in the best way possible.
Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots [PS5, Switch/2, PC]
The classic arcade golf game is back, but does it still have the swing?
film reviews:
The Last One for the Road (15)
This quirky and charming Italian film sees two friends in their fifties proper out out.
Taxi Driver (18)
Robert De Niro is back as Travis Bickle, to celebrate this classic's 50th anniversary.
Nirvanna: the Band the Show the Movie (15)
This time the Canadian pair go XL for their Nirvanna concept.
Enola Holmes 3 (PG-13)
Millie Bobby Brown returns for a rudimentary sequel.
Oh My Goodness! (12A)
This old school French comedy gets a re-release - tres bien.
The Last Viking (15)
Mads Mikkelsen stars in this incredible Danish film, laced with the darkest of humour.
Little Brother (R)
John Cena and Eric Andre star in this silly Netflix original comedy.
A Private Life (15)
Jodie Foster stars in this French drama.
A better Tomorrow (15)
Another John Woo gun fu flick back on our screens.
Blue Heron (15)
Disappointing look at a dysfunctional family.
Nino (15)
A beautiful French film that follows a young man getting bad news.
music reviews:
Your Favourite Toy by Foo Fighters
Dave Grohl and his fighting foos are back!
Moisturizer by Wet Leg
The tricky second album for the Isle of Wight's finest that isn't that tricky at all.
Tall Tales by Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke
Another side project for Radiohead front man Thom Yorke that's a journey into electronica.
Who Let the Dogs Out by Lambrini Girls
A striking debut from this Brighton-based duo that doesn't hold back.
Moon Music by Coldplay
An abysmal collection of noise from the wettest band on the planet.
book reviews:
The Last Kings of Hollywood by Paul Fischer
How three men changed Hollywood - and cinema - forever.
A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever by Rob Reiner
The hugely entertaining memoir of the making of This is Spinal Tap by its director Rob Reiner.
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
The king of quizzes is back with a new globetrotting series of murders that need solving.
Scoops by Sam McAlister
A fascinating account of behind the scenes of some high profile TV interviews.
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