She-Ra and the Princesses of Power review: For the diversity of Gayskull
Princess of Power She-Ra is back in a new animated series from Netflix and DreamWorks. Here's why the reboot is not only loads of fun...
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Ralph Breaks the Internet review – a charming and ornate sequel that lacks staying power
November 28, 2018
by Tracy Benson
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Ralph and Vanellope take the internet by storm in Ralph Breaks the Internet, the long-anticipated sequel to 2012's smash hit Wreck-It Ralph.
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11-11: Memories Retold review – An importantly human and emotionally potent look at WWI
November 19, 2018
by Noelle Adams
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It isn't big and it isn't flashy, but narrative adventure 11-11: Memories Retold may be one of the most important and welcome games of the...
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Overlord review: A schlocky genre-bender on a successful mission to thrill
November 9, 2018
by Noelle Adams
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New WWII-set horror film Overlord can best be summed up as Band of Brothers meets Resident Evil. And, yes, it's every bit as insane and...
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Lego DC Super-Villains review: Good fun with some stumbling blocks
November 6, 2018
by Noelle Adams
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It's fun to be bad in Lego DC Super-Villains. It may be yet another Lego video game, but this one is packed with nostalgia and...
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Ghostbusters World Review – a fun idea neutered by typical mobile game pitfalls
October 25, 2018
by Tracy Benson
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When anyone first hears about Ghostbusters World, the immediate and obvious comparison that is drawn is… so it’s Pokémon GO, with Ghosts? Pokémon GOsts? GOstbuster? If...
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Twelve Devils Dancing – A serial killer comic as satisfying as anything on-screen
August 15, 2018
by Noelle Adams
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Calling all lovers of skin-crawling serial killer tales. Twelve Devils Dancing is the genre distilled down for a rewarding and representation-conscious comic book miniseries.
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Hotel Artemis Review – more bureaucracy than bullets for this sci-fi action film
July 30, 2018
by Tracy Benson
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A hybrid between intense world-building action films like John Wick and Atomic Blonde and claustrophobic, dystopian futures like Dredd 3D, Hotel Artemis will either be...
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The Greatest Showman (DVD) review – Glossy, feel-good but faded beyond the spotlight
July 27, 2018
by Noelle Adams
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If Mamma Mia! 2 has you in the mood for movie musicals, here’s one you can catch in the comfort of your home. The Greatest...
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Ocean’s 8 review – A slick heist tale with some serious plot stumbles
June 22, 2018
by Noelle Adams
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Ocean's 8 puts an all-women spin on the crime caper blockbuster. The big question, though, is whether it advances female representation, and is generally entertaining,...
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