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THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Another Inevitable Christmas Cringe-Fest
THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Another Inevitable Christmas Cringe-Fest

Netflix is again spreading Christmas cheer in cringeworthy fashion with another festive addition to their platform: The Knight Before Christmas.

PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE: The Dollar Store Lego Movie
PLAYMOBIL THE MOVIE: The Dollar Store Lego Movie

Sadly, Playmobil The Movie merely serves as a reminder of how studios forcing a film around a product didn’t always make for the greatest of entertainment.

THE AERONAUTS: A Stressful and Stunning Adventure
THE AERONAUTS: A Stressful & Stunning Adventure

Regardless of its exhilarating action sequences and strong performances, The Aeronauts is a good film but not necessarily a great one.

HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E5) The Lost Boy: Part Of Me Is Definitely Bear
HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E5) The Lost Boy: Part Of Me Is Definitely Bear

With its fifth episode, His Dark Materials became less of the title, and more of the characters we want to see succeed.

HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E4) "Armour": Buy One Bear, Get One Cowboy Free
HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E4) “Armour”: Buy One Bear, Get One Cowboy Free

This episode of His Dark Materials expands the show’s reach and vision just beyond one character, so that we can speculate on things to come.

THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD SEASON 2: A F***ing Solemn But Inessential Addition
THE END OF THE F***ING WORLD SEASON 2: A F***ing Solemn But Inessential Addition

Not as impactful or satisfying as its daring predecessor, The End of the F***ing World is not the end of the world, but it’s not a crucial send-off either.

KLAUS: A Traditionally Animated Christmas Wonder
KLAUS: A Traditionally Animated Christmas Wonder

Klaus captures the old fashioned wonder of Christmas within the old fashioned splendor of traditional animation.

The Mandalorian (S1E2) “The Baby”: Flawed, But Fun
The Mandalorian (S1E2) “The Baby”: Flawed, But Fun

The Mandalorian isn’t the best thing on TV right now by a large margin, but as a Star Wars series, as a show for casual viewing there’s nothing wrong with it.

HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E3) "The Spies": Lyra The Leader
HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E3) “The Spies”: Lyra The Leader

His Dark Materials is an adventure story at its core, and we’re finally starting to get into the adventuring.

From Prince of the City to King of the World: Why 2006 was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year
From Prince Of The City To King Of The World: Why 2006 Was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year

Lorna Codrai looks at why 2006 was the most pivotal year of DiCaprio’s career, a year change him from a Prince to King of the World

CHARLIE'S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself
CHARLIE’S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself

Charlie’s Angels is an uneven movie, but the joy of watching Stewart, Scott, and Balinska relish the lighthearted fun overpowers any shortcomings.

HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E2) "The Idea of North": The Subtle Change & The Not-So-Subtle Fight
HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E2) “The Idea of North”: The Subtle Change & The Not-So-Subtle Fight

If the rest of the season of His Dark Materials is as good as its second episode, we’re in for a great season.

DAYBREAK Season 1: A Post-Apocalyptic Mess
DAYBREAK Season 1: A Post-Apocalyptic Mess

Daybreak is a show begging not to be analysed, instead designed to be consumed mindlessly in one sitting over the Halloween season.

ARCTIC DOGS: An Uninteresting Animation That Even Kids Will Struggle To Enjoy
ARCTIC DOGS: An Uninteresting Animation That Even Kids Will Struggle To Enjoy

If you have kids, don’t waste the time or the money, Arctic Dogs exists as an animated film that you should miss.

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE: Settles For Mediocrity
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE: Settles For Mediocrity

Terminator Dark Fate is a tentative move in the right direction for the series, acknowledging that the formula must be changed without fully pulling the rug out from under fans.