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Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Tomb Raider’s badass stunts and action

September 20, 2017

by Noelle Adams

5 Comments

You've watched the Tomb Raider trailer. Now get your first look at the action and stunt work that's gone into this video game adaptation, thanks...

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The first Tomb Raider poster and trailer are more booby trap than buried treasure

September 19, 2017

by Noelle Adams

16 Comments

I had high hopes for the new Tomb Raider, with up-and-coming Norwegian director, The Wave's Roar Uthaug at the helm. I still believe Vikander will...

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Entertainment Reviews

Silence – Scorsese’s slow but cerebrally-rewarding exploration of faith

September 18, 2017

by Noelle Adams

1 Comment

Most movies about religious faith are clunky and obvious. Historical drama Silence, the latest from legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, is Art.

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Tabletop

Your new best board game buddy, Dized, has reached its Indiegogo funding goal

September 14, 2017

by Tracy Benson

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An app for smart phones and tablets, Dized helps you play a game straight out of the box with step-by-step visual and interactive tutorials. It's...

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It review – Stephen King’s latest adaptation thrills and scares

September 13, 2017

by Tracy Benson

8 Comments

Thematically rich and relentlessly terrifying, the latest film adaptation of Stephen King’s It might not break the mould when it comes to horror movies but...

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Entertainment Reviews

The Dark Tower – A non-fan’s take on the movie adaptation

September 6, 2017

by Noelle Adams

11 Comments

The Dark Tower hits South African cinemas this Friday. Is it one for fans only, or can you still enjoy this sci-fi fantasy if you...

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The Dark Tower Review – Sci-fi western seriously misfires

September 4, 2017

by Tracy Benson

22 Comments

Ignore the wild abandon with which the source material was treated. Forget the terrible pacing, somewhat lacklustre acting and lifeless cinematography. At the end of...

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American Made review – Calling fans of Lord of War and The Wolf of Wall Street

August 31, 2017

by Noelle Adams

5 Comments

Taking a break from mummy (and critical) bashing, Tom Cruise is on form again in American Made. Cruise reteams with his Edge of Tomorrow director...

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Comics & Books Reviews

The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars – A pitch perfect, LGBT-positive continuation

August 30, 2017

by Noelle Adams

5 Comments

The adventures of Avatar Korra continue on the comic page in The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Part 1. The good news is that it's...

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Entertainment

James Cameron has zero chill about Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins puts him in his place

August 28, 2017

by Tracy Benson

80 Comments

In possibly the highest profile example of mansplaining to date, director James Cameron (Titanic, Avatar, Terminator) has fired shots at the overwhelmingly successful Wonder Woman.

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