New on Netflix – December 2019
The good news is, The Witcher is coming to Netflix this month! The bad news is, it only starts on the 20th of December. But...
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Fractured Minds review – A concentrated, clever exploration of life with mental illness
November 29, 2019
by Noelle Adams
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Living with anxiety, depression and other world-warping mental health issues. Cross-platform interactive short Fractured Minds is a powerful and perceptive experience that conveys what it’s...
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Close to the Sun review: Scratches that BioShock itch
November 20, 2019
by Noelle Adams
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It’s a mistake to dismiss first-person horror adventure Close to the Sun as a BioShock rip-off. Despite similarities to the 2007 fan-favourite, Close to the...
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Doctor Sleep review – The Shining sequel comes full circle
November 11, 2019
by Tracy Benson
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Facing the unique challenge of merging Stephen King's books with Stanley Kubrick's film legacy, Mike Flanagan steers Doctor Sleep in the right direction
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Seven easy Halloween costume ideas from contemporary Pop Culture
October 31, 2019
by Noelle Adams
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Short on time and ideas for Halloween costumes this year? Here are some low-effort suggestions lifted from recent movies and TV series.
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New on Netflix – November 2019
October 31, 2019
by Tracy Benson
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, as the holiday season creeps earlier and earlier every year. It feels strange to watch so many...
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Moons of Madness review – Waxes and wanes, but still worth a trip off-world
October 29, 2019
by Noelle Adams
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That’s no moon! Seriously, it’s a Dreaming One. Just in time for Halloween comes Moons of Madness, a first-person horror game that scratches a very...
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War of the Worlds preview – a gritty, Euro-centric reimagining of a literary classic
October 28, 2019
by Tracy Benson
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Critical Hit was fortunate enough to preview the first two episodes of War of the Worlds, so here’s a little hint on what you can...
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Netflix’s Daybreak review – A+ for Apocalyptic Effort
October 17, 2019
by Tracy Benson
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What if the world ended with high school? And I don’t mean your social life, I mean the ENTIRE world. That's what Netflix's upcoming comedy-drama...
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil review – A lush and involving fairy tale that charts its own course
October 16, 2019
by Noelle Adams
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is a sequel that came out of nowhere and no one was really asking for. It does feature the powerhouse trio...
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