Call Me Chihiro (2023) Review

Call Me Chihiro (2023) Review

Rikiya Imaizumi’s Netflix Original ‘Call Me Chihiro’ (2023), is a quiet look at a lonely life that lacks the warmth and satisfaction you may expect. Review by Martha Lane.

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The Sea Beast (2022) Review

The Sea Beast (2022) Review

The Sea Beast, the classic combination of adventure, humour, a smart-alec kid, a reluctant adult, animal sidekick and a heart-warming lesson to learn. Review by Martha Lane.

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

The dance numbers are a fantastic spectacle and the songs are catchy and funny in ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ (2022), the live-action adaptation starring Emma Thompson. Review by Martha Lane.

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10 Best Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Moments

10 Best Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Moments

The best moments from Shane Black’s cutting edge and subversive spy thriller/comedy ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ starring Robert Downey Jr and Val Kilmer. List by Martha Lane.

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‘Juno’ at 15 – Review

‘Juno’ at 15 – Review

‘Juno’ (2007), from writer Diablo Cody and starring Elliot Page, remains funny 15 years on, the hamburger phone and more just as iconic. Review by Martha Lane.

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10 Best In Bruges Moments

10 Best In Bruges Moments

The 10 best moments from ‘In Bruges’ (2008), Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson set in one of Belgium’s most idyllic cities. List by Martha Lane.

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10 Best Bad Santa Moments

10 Best Bad Santa Moments

The 10 best moments from the alternative Christmas comedy ‘Bad Santa’ (2003), from director Terry Zwigoff and starring Billy Bob Thornton. Article by Martha Lane.

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Easy A (2010) Review

Easy A (2010) Review

Can you believe that it has been 10 years since the release of ‘Easy A’? Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Amanda Bynes and more star in Will Gluck’s version of “The Scarlet Letter”, reviewed by Martha Lane.

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Why Is It So Hard to Make a Good Shark Film?

Why Is It So Hard to Make a Good Shark Film?

They did it. We had one. A good shark movie. So why has it been so difficult for anyone else to come close to matching ‘Jaws’ in the 45 years since its release? Martha Lane breaks it down.

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