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The Life of Chuck (2025) Review – A Life-Affirming Story with an Unexpected Sadness
In one sentence: The Life of Chuck explores an ordinary life in reverse, reflecting on memory, loss and the significance of human connection. With Stephen King’s latest adaptation, The Life of Chuck, I expected something uplifting. After all, the marketing spoke of a life-affirming story filled with wonder. Instead, I found myself sitting with a…
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Frankenstein (2025) Review – A New Perspective on a Timeless Monster
In one sentence: Frankenstein is a reinterpretation of the classic tale that emphasises humanity and monstrosity over simple horror. Guillermo del Toro’s much-anticipated Frankenstein arrived on Netflix yesterday. I initially wondered whether releasing it after Halloween was a missed opportunity, however, this is not really a horror film but a story about humanity. It also…
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Eden (2025) Review – The Perils of Chasing Paradise
In one sentence: Eden depicts an attempt to build a utopian community on a largely uninhabitable remote island and the tensions that emerge. Ron Howard’s latest film, Eden, is a psychological thriller inspired by true events. It tells the remarkable story of a group of idealists who flee post WWI Germany and the rise of…
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Dangerous Animals (2025) Review – When the Real Monsters Are Not in the Water
In one sentence: Dangerous Animals follows Zephyr, a surfer abducted by a shark-obsessed boat captain, who is forced to survive and escape while held captive at sea. I have long believed that Australia produces some of the most exciting film and television today, and I have a soft spot for creature features, especially the water-based…
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