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Review - [CENSORED]

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25 Jul 2018

Sari Braithwaite takes a look at what got cut by the Australian censors between 1958 and 1971 in the documentary [CENSORED].
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Estonian animation is as fresh as it comes

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25 Jul 2018

Estonia is currently the hot centre for 'auteur' animation and the short film 'Mindscape' is a fine antidote to mainstream schlock, say the animation curators for the NZ Film Festival.
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Review - The Equalizer 2

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25 Jul 2018

The Equalizer 2 sees Denzel Washington return to help out some more people with the odds stacked against them.
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At The Movies for 25 July 2018

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25 Jul 2018

Simon Morris goes to the latest sequel - The Equalizer 2, starring Denzel Washington. He also investigates the award-winning animation of Estonia, and a documentary called Censored - what got cut by…
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Adrift: a gripping true-life tale with an ending worth the wait

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18 Jul 2018

Adrift – a film about a young couple sailing the Pacific who run into a Category 5 storm – has impressive special effects, strong acting and a cunning structure, says Simon Morris.
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Movie review - Edie

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18 Jul 2018

Edie’s not perfect, but it does get better as it goes along. You want to know the character, and it’s a tribute to the cunning of Sheila Hancock that she lets you in gradually, rather than all at…
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Skyscraper: Dwayne Johnson's charm covers a multitude of cinematic sins

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18 Jul 2018

Dwayne Johnson is an action figure brought to life, says Simon Morris. In the new film Skyscraper he's pitted against heights, fire and bad guys... so pretty much business as usual for the big guy.
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At the Movies for 18 July 2018

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18 Jul 2018

Simon Morris goes to three movies about personal danger – the real-life Adrift starring Shailene Woodley, Edie featuring veteran English star Sheila Hancock, and Skyscraper, which stars Dwayne Johnson…
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Review - Ideal Home

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11 Jul 2018

The gay romance film is not a new concept but Ideal Home adds a novel dash of farce and has its heart in the right place, regardless of the choice to cast two straight men in the lead roles.
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Review - Mary Shelley

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11 Jul 2018

Mary Shelley tells the story of an influential author and her relationship with two of England's greatest poets. Starring Elle Fanning, Bel Powley and Maisie Williams.
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Movie review - The Incredibles 2

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4 Jul 2018

Review - The Incredibles 2 was worth the wait, continuing the tale of Pixar's family of animated superheroes, featuring the voices of Holly Hunter, Craig T Nelson and Catherine Keener.
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Movie review - Sicario 2

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4 Jul 2018

Sicario: Day of the Soldado puts the Benicio del Toro character firmly in the foreground this time. Also starring Josh Brolin and Catherine Keener.
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Movie review: C'est la vie

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20 Jun 2018

C'est la vie is the work of writer-directors Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano, who made the delightful The Intouchables and Samba, though it's nothing like either of them, writes Simon Morris.
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Review - Hereditary

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13 Jun 2018

Hereditary has been compared to horror classics like The Blair Witch Project, The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby. Can it match the hype? Stars Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne.
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Review - Ocean's Eight

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13 Jun 2018

Ocean's Eight is a new slant on an old hit. But it doesn't convince the heist-phobic Simon Morris.
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Review - Kodachrome

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30 May 2018

Kodachrome sends father and son on a road-trip to the last shop that develops photographic film. Stars Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis and Elizabeth Olsen.
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Review - The Bookshop

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30 May 2018

The Bookshop seems to have everything going for it - a good cast, an attractive setting and a reputable book. Does it deliver? Stars Bill Nighy, Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson.
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Review - Solo: A Star Wars Story

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30 May 2018

Solo: A Star Wars story gives Han Solo an origin picture, but will it be enough for the fans? Directed by Ron Howard and starring Alden Ehrenreich (Hail Caesar!) Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and…
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Review: Number One

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23 May 2018

French film Number One tackles sexual politics in today's big business boardrooms.
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Review: Mr Stein Goes Online

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23 May 2018

Mr Stein Goes Online is a French farce that puts a modern twist on Cyrano de Bergerac, as a grandfather looks for an internet date using a photo of his granddaughter's boyfriend.

it's an olda date…
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Review: Deadpool 2

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23 May 2018

Deadpool 2 sees Ryan Reynolds return as foul-mouthed superhero Wade Wilson, saving Kiwi Julian Dennison from an assassin of the future.
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Review - I Feel Pretty

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25 Apr 2018

I Feel Pretty has Amy Schumer transformed into believing she is a ravishing beauty. Also featuring Michelle Williams, Naomie Campbell and Emily Ratajkowski.
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Review - Sherlock Gnomes

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25 Apr 2018

Sherlock Gnomes is the sequel to the successful animated romcom Gnomeo and Juliet. Featuring the voices of Johnny Depp, James McAvoy, Emily Blunt - and Ozzy Osborne.
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Review - Peter Rabbit

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25 Apr 2018

Peter Rabbit updates the Beatrix Potter books with more state of the art digital animation. Featuring Sam Neill, Rose Byrne and the voice of James Corden.
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