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A hilarious, touching and heartfelt fourthquel
“Considering the mixed quality of the sequels to 2001's standout romantic comedy Bridget Jones's Diary, the prospect of a fourth instalment - arriving twenty-four years after the original picture - was understandably grim. But against all odds, 2025's Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy surpasses all re” read more
A slick, gory, devilishly enjoyable ride
“The most interesting and perhaps the best Final Destination sequel to date, 2025's Final Destination: Bloodlines is an unexpectedly strong continuation of the horror series that brings back the franchise's best elements: elaborate set pieces, dark humour, tongue-in-cheek gore, and a few knowing wink” read more
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A flawless sequel and an exemplary sci-fi film
“It took seven years for a reluctant Twentieth Century Fox to produce a sequel to Ridley Scott's Alien, despite the groundbreaking science fiction horror picture establishing a universe and lore ripe for further exploration. Sequels rarely match the quality of the original movie, especially in the ho” read more
A robust action-thriller for adults
“Although it seems relatively pointless to produce a sequel to a mid-budget action-thriller from nine years ago, 2025's The Accountant 2 is far more worthwhile than erroneous first impressions might imply. With most of the original cast returning, along with screenwriter Bill Dubuque (The Judge) and ” read more
First Viewing Viewing Date: April 30th Via: Cinema Plot: Christian Wolff applies his brilliant mind and illegal methods to reconstruct the unsolved puzzle of a Treasury chief's murder. Rating: 7.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? I liked the original movie, and I'll watch anything with Affleck and Bernthal together. Review here
Attended a screening of the 4K remaster as part of a double feature with Aliens in April, 2025.
An ambitious, genre-bending masterpiece
“2025's Sinners sees writer-director Ryan Coogler tackling a wholly original story after his forays into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Black Panther and its sequel), the Rocky series (2015's Creed), and true stories (2013's Fruitvale Station). A wildly ambitious, genre-bending masterpiece that deser” read more
Viewed at a special 35mm screening on Anzac Day, 2025.
Rewatch Viewing Date: April 25th Via: Cinema Plot: Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I. Rating: 8.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? With the film showing in 35mm for Anzac Day, it seemed like the perfect time to revisit. Review here
An unforgettable, landmark Australian war film
“A landmark Australian movie that has lost none of its potency or poignancy, Gallipoli deserves all the accolades and acclaim it continues to receive over four decades after its original release. Released in 1981, Gallipoli represented a noticeable change of pace for director Peter Weir, who took a b” read more
A messy, dissonant wasted opportunity
“Another limp entry in the ever-weakening Marvel Cinematic Universe, 2025's Captain America: Brave New World is a jumbled hodgepodge of story ideas and concepts, lacking a unifying or coherent narrative that ties everything together. In other words, it bears all the hallmarks of a troubled production” read more
First Viewing Viewing Date: April 21st Via: Apple TV Plot: At a drug-laden party in a New York loft, a young man tries to win back his ex-girlfriend. Rating: 6.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? I realised I have seen every Jason Statham movie dating back to 2005. This was the most recent of his films that I haven't seen, and it caught my attention since it stars Chris Evans, Jessica Biel, Louis C.K. and Isla Fisher.
First Viewing Viewing Date: April 19th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Terence McDonagh is a drug- and gambling-addled detective in post-Katrina New Orleans investigating the killing of five Senegalese immigrants. Rating: 7.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? I've been meaning to watch this since it first came out. When Val Kilmer passed, I figured it would be a good title to prioritise.