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Here is our archive of movie coverage, which includes reviews, explainers, features, lists, and more from the latest films.

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‘Vicky and Her Mystery’ Review – A Fantastic, Family-Friendly Adventure Film

December 24 2021, by Romey Norton

Netflix released this wonderful film based on a true story, Vicky and Her Mystery. After the death of his wife, Stéphane and his 8-year-old daughter...

‘1000 Miles From Christmas’ Ending Explained – Does Raúl Save Christmas?

December 24 2021, by Kira Comerford

1000 Miles From Christmas follows Raúl, an auditor who hates Christmas, as he is sent to a small town where everyone obsesses over the festive...

‘1000 Miles From Christmas’ Review – Joyful But Standard Christmas Fodder

December 24 2021, by Kira Comerford

1000 Miles From Christmas follows Raúl (Tamar Novas), an auditor who hates Christmas, would you believe? Every year, he books a holiday trip to avoid...

‘Grumpy Christmas’ Ending Explained – The Spirit of Family Togetherness

December 21 2021, by Romey Norton

Grumpy Christmas opens with a man and his family struggling to find a signal with a broken-down bus. As the opening credits roll, we’re told...

‘Grumpy Christmas’ Review – Don Servando Returns in Mexican Christmas Flick

December 21 2021, by Romey Norton

Are we ever going to have too many Christmas films? The answer is, no. Each year we’re blessed with more and more Christmas flicks and...

Licorice Pizza review – an invigorating comedy that has a surprising amount of depth

December 20 2021, by M.N. Miller

This review of the film Licorice Pizza does not contain spoilers. I can think of only a two directors today who can tackle almost any...

Sing 2 review – lacks an underlying heart

December 20 2021, by M.N. Miller

This review of the film Sing 2 does not contain spoilers.  This week, the eclectic America’s Got Talent animal and the amphibian troupe are back...

Swan Song (2021) ending explained – it doesn’t matter if life goes on

December 18 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This article discusses the ending of the Apple TV+ film Swan Song (2021) and will contain spoilers. Benjamin Cleary’s debut feature Swan Song ended on an ambiguous...

Swan Song (2021) review – a meditative science-fiction about life and death

December 18 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of the Apple TV+ film Swan Song (2021) does not contain spoilers.  Benjamin Cleary’s debut feature Swan Song is set in a futuristic setting, where...

‘A California Christmas: City Lights’ Ending Explained – Do They Get Married?

December 17 2021, by Romey Norton

A California Christmas: City Lights opens with scenes of the family making wine in the sunshine, we’re given the idyllic farm life. Gorgeous topless men...

‘A California Christmas: City Lights’ Review – Romantic and Easy to Watch

December 17 2021, by Romey Norton

Netflix film A California Christmas: City Lights is the first sequel to A California Christmas (also on Netflix). This story follows Callie and Joseph one...

‘Mother/Android’ Ending Explained – Why Do Georgia and Sam Give Up Their Baby?

December 17 2021, by Daniel Hart

Mother/Android is the worst nightmare for expectant parents. As young couple Georgia and Sam debate whether to keep the baby due to the risk of...

Puff: Wonders of the Reef review – a pufferfish perspective

December 17 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of the Netflix documentary Puff: Wonders of the Reef does not contain any spoilers With narration from Rose Byrne, Puff: Wonders of the...

‘Mother/Android’ Review – Portraying a Young Trying Couple in Apocalyptic Times

December 16 2021, by Daniel Hart

There’s no doubt that Mother/Android understands the hopelessness of a sudden disaster. The film opens with the usual societal order; Georgia (played by Chloë Grace...

The Hand of God (2021) Ending Explained – Why Did Fabietto See The Little Monk?

December 16 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Paolo Sorrentino’s Italian drama The Hand of God ended on an ambiguous note of Fabietto boarding a train to Rome. In his journey, the train...

The Hand of God (2021) Review – The Story of Growing Up

December 16 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

One of the characters of the movie The Hand of God asks the protagonist, “Do you know how many stories there are in this city?...

Russell Howard: Lubricant review – Howard’s hilarious special will have you in stitches

December 14 2021, by Romey Norton

Netflix special Russell Howard: Lubricant was released on the streaming service on December 14, 2021.  In front of a giant, live audience Netflix has blessed...

House Of Gucci review – no style, no substance

December 13 2021, by Louie Fecou

It may sound like a cliche, but they should have got the team that made the trailer to edit House of Gucci. After seeing the...