How Johansson, Tatum pairing gives retro rom-com lift-off
While Fly Me To the Moon does not always take the most direct or smooth route, an excellent lead pairing of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum never falters, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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Twister reboot is totally wild, minus a good plot
It may be a reboot of a ’90s classic, but Twisters’ weather at its worst owns every single centimetre of the big screen. There’s just one thing missing, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Austin Butler is ‘guy-candy’ in new bikie flick
Not since Brad Pitt slunk into view in Thelma & Louise has the camera loved anyone as much as Austin Butler, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Power and passion: Fitting tribute to Aussie cultural warriors
Documentary reveals why the world bought into power, passion and political values of Midnight Oil, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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Why Denzel’s new Equalizer film is best in franchise
Denzel Washington knocks it out of the park with a riveting performance in The Equalizer 3, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Passion project: Why TMNT reboot kicks butt
The world didn’t need another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie, but Leigh Paatsch explains why long-time fan Seth Rogen’s reboot is the best yet.
Why low budget love story rivals Oppenheimer as year’s best
It was made with a fraction of the budget, but a Korean romance could spoil the party for the mighty Oppenheimer during the coming awards season, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Dog movie that will have you laughing out loud
A new movie featuring antics of badly-behaved dogs starts stronger than any screen comedy I can recall in the past five years, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why absurd movie drew A-list cast
A-listers such as Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks fall over themselves to work with director Wes Anderson – and his latest comedy Asteroid City shows why.
Low-budget Aussie horror film killing it at US box office
Simple but very effective, a low-budget Australian horror film by two Adelaide brothers has already made a big impact at the US box office. See review.
First review: Why Oppenheimer is cinema at its very best
Christopher Nolan’s biopic Oppenheimer shows the great heights that cinema can hit and all but assures an Oscar for leading man Cillian Murphy.
First review: Why the new Barbie movie just isn’t for kids
After months of hype and unprecedented levels of pinkness, Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie is finally here. But it’s definitely not for kids. See review.
So-so spookfest: One for hardcore horror fans only
It’s hard to keep a horror franchise down, and the long-running Insidious comes back from the dead with The Red Door.
‘Awe-inspiring’: Why Tom Cruise’s final Mission hits hard
With mind-boggling stunts and awe-inspiring action, Leigh Paatsch looks at whether the latest installment of Mission: Impossible franchise will appease its loyal fanbase.
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