Squid Game lives up to the hype
The global phenomenon from South Korea is a dark ride at times, but its fun twists and unexpected moments of heart create one of the best TV shows of the year. Ayana Osman reports.
20th birthday treat: Welcome back to Monsters Inc
Pixar’s popular monster duo, Mike and Sulley, are coming back to our screens, thanks to a new TV show on Disney+. Adam Virgona reports.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a fun way to save the world
Great characters make for a memorable experience in the Sony Pictures Animation The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Genevieve Nardella reports.
Stowaway on a forgettable space adventure
This Netflix thriller is a decent but forgettable mission to Mars. Taran Pannu reviews space survival tale Stowaway.
Empire lines and Regency delights: the magnificence of Emma
Emma features a gorgeous array of period-accurate, well put-together costumes that deserve more appreciation. Genevieve Nardella reports, in the latest in a series on Academy Award winners and nominees.
Cinemas working hard to bring audiences back from Covid destruction
Cinemagoers were delighted when movie theatres reopened following lockdown, but the return to pre-Covid audiences is happening slowly. Ben Ponsford reports.
Nomadland effortlessly captures the beauty of simple things
Frances McDormand delivers a great performance in Chloe Zhao’s emotional drama Nomadland, a melancholic and insightful story of grief and soul searching. Jennifer Pittorino’s review is the latest in a series on Oscar winners.
Another Round is another win for Denmark
Thomas Vinterberg’s film Another Round is a delight and showcases the best of Danish superstar Mads Mikkelsen. Taran Pannu continues his series on Oscar wining and nominated films.
Heartfelt family drama a win for Korean acting legend
Minari is a story of togetherness and of the difficulties migrants face. This review by Taran Pannu’s is the first in a series featuring this year’s Academy Award nominated and winning films.
Awards bring hope to cinemas still coping with Covid aftermath
The big names lined up for nominations this year could see people eagerly returning to the cinema, entertainment editor Kayla Willson reports.