Barnesy bio is like no music doco you’ve seen
THERE’S the Jimmy Barnes you thought you knew. Then there’s the man Working Class Boy unveils in this powerful and honest new film that takes you to a better place, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Leigh Paatsch
What to stream this weekend
PRIME couch time awaits this weekend. And Leigh Paatsch has the lowdown on the best flicks to stream this week on Netflix, Stan and Foxtel Now.
Five killer creature movies to stream
THE cinema release of Jason Statham’s narky-sharky thriller The Meg is sure to maul the box-office to the max. Here are five more streaming options to stoke your fears of fanged creatures in the water.
C’est La Vie a fine feelgood romp for French film fans
REVIEW: C’EST LA VIE is the latest crowd-pleasing work from co-writer-directors Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano, the French team behind the international smash hit The Intouchables.
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