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  • Casper — charming coming-of-age tale with cutting-edge 3D animation

    Casper — charming coming-of-age tale with cutting-edge 3D animation

    An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly ghost when they move into a mansion in order to rid the premises of spirits.
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    Billie Gagné-Lebel
    May 20
    Hurry Up Tomorrow — immensely promising but undercooked and embarrassing

    Hurry Up Tomorrow — immensely promising but undercooked and embarrassing

    I remember seeing the trailer for Trey Edward Shults’s new film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, in the theatre. Unlike most trailers nowadays, this…
    Go to the profile of Marios Papadoniou
    Marios Papadoniou
    May 19
    Doctor Who: ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’ — unexpectedly spirited, camp fun with genuine stakes

    Doctor Who: ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’ — unexpectedly spirited, camp fun with genuine stakes

    The Doctor and Belinda arrive during a space station’s song competition, but what starts as entertainment turns into a fight for survival.
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    Dan Owen
    May 17
    Braveheart — cheesy yet highly enjoyable historical epic

    Braveheart — cheesy yet highly enjoyable historical epic

    Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.
    Go to the profile of Cian McGrath
    Cian McGrath
    May 16
    Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back — the crowning achievement of an epic space opera trilogy

    Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back — the crowning achievement of an epic space opera trilogy

    After the Empire overpowers the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker begins training with Jedi Master Yoda…
    Go to the profile of Cian McGrath
    Cian McGrath
    May 15
    Youth — a graceful yet pretentious interpretation of old age and wistfulness

    Youth — a graceful yet pretentious interpretation of old age and wistfulness

    A retired orchestra conductor is on vacation with his daughter and his best friend when he receives an invitation from the Queen…
    Go to the profile of Cian McGrath
    Cian McGrath
    May 14
    Fame — ambitious yet disjointed representation of youngsters’ stabs at stardom

    Fame — ambitious yet disjointed representation of youngsters’ stabs at stardom

    Four teenagers must prove their mettle as they begin their journey at the New York High School of Performing Arts.
    Go to the profile of Cian McGrath
    Cian McGrath
    May 13
    Caché — disturbing secrets and modern evil in a modern classic

    Caché — disturbing secrets and modern evil in a modern classic

    A married couple is terrorised by a series of surveillance videotapes left on their front porch.
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    Conall McManus
    May 12
    Final Destination Bloodlines — blood is thicker than water in a slick horror sequel

    Final Destination Bloodlines — blood is thicker than water in a slick horror sequel

    Plagued by recurring nightmares a student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from fate.
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    Devon Elson
    May 12
    The Surfer — Nicolas Cage rides high in wild and unforgettable psychological thriller

    The Surfer — Nicolas Cage rides high in wild and unforgettable psychological thriller

    A man returns to the beach of his childhood to surf with his son, but is pushed to breaking point after being humiliated by locals…
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    Dan Perrin
    May 11
    Doctor Who: ‘The Story and the Engine’ — messy sci-fi collides with a powerful storytelling…

    Doctor Who: ‘The Story and the Engine’ — messy sci-fi collides with a powerful storytelling…

    The Doctor discovers a barbershop where stories have real power…
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    Dan Owen
    May 10
    Friendship — embracing the hilarity behind male loneliness

    Friendship — embracing the hilarity behind male loneliness

    A suburban dad falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour.
    Go to the profile of James Y. Lee
    James Y. Lee
    May 10
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