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Is This Thing On? (2026) Review – When Life Calls for a Second Act

In one sentence: In Is This Thing On?, a recently separated man uses stand-up comedy as a way to rediscover meaning and gain a deeper appreciation for his life and relationships. Bradley Cooper takes a very different direction from his previous directorial feature, Maestro, turning his attention to a quieter, more intimate story about reinvention,…
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Reminders of Him (2026) Review – Love, Loss and Second Chances

In one sentence: In Reminders of Him, a young mother, recently released from prison, returns home determined to rebuild her life and form a relationship with the daughter she has never held, only to find her past standing firmly in the way. Colleen Hoover’s latest adaptation, Reminders of Him, may follow a somewhat predictable path,…
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Kangaroo (2026) Review – Finding Purpose in the Australian Outback

In one sentence: Kangaroo follows a disgraced TV weatherman and a grieving young girl whose shared care for an orphaned joey leads them both toward healing, purpose and an unexpected community. Kangaroos are synonymous with Australia, but how much do we really know about these springy animals and the place they hold in Australian culture?…