Why Keaton is only saving (dis)grace for average sequel
Despite Michael Keaton having the time of his afterlife, there’s not enough of his coffin-tipping high-jinks to carry Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to greatness, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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Why The Crow reboot is an insult to original
With neither the damaging energy nor the distinctive look of its predecessor, The Crow reboot has little chance of any afterlife sequel-wise, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Channing Tatum adds money, mystique and muscle to thriller
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz turn up the levels of mysterious malevolence in thought-provoking psychological thriller, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why new Alien movie is truly terrifying
The latest Alien film is not a sequel-ish reboot. It really is a terrifying addition to the franchise, writes Leigh Paatsch.
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Why high-octane Ferrari biopic not just for petrolheads
Thanks to brilliant performances from Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz, Michael Mann’s biopic of racing great Enzo Ferrari is a triumph both on and off the track.
Why new Aquaman is a sorry, soggy, superhero sequel
After the DC stinker The Flash and other recent Marvel misfires, superhero movie fatigue is finally here, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why Poor Things is brilliantly bonkers
The brilliant and bizarre comedy-drama Poor Things is like nothing you have ever seen before and might well win Emma Stone another Best Actress Oscar
The 13 biggest movies hitting theatres this summer
December is traditionally blissful for movie fans. Leigh Paatsch has cast his eye over all the top releases coming this summer.
Why Wonka could be the next Frozen
With an all-singing, all-dancing Timothee Chalamet – and a hilarious Hugh Grant – Wonka is not just a great movie, it could become a pop-culture phenomenon, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Must-see triumph’: Why Maestro is one of year’s best
Director Bradley Cooper follows up A Star Is Born with another music-focused masterpiece but Carey Mulligan steals the show with the best acting of the year.
Why Napoleon biopic is a ‘disappointing mess’
Apart from the brilliant battle scenes and a brave Vanessa Kirby, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited Napoleon biopic ends up as an overstuffed and disappointing mess, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Julia Roberts stars in ‘well crafted’ doomsday thriller
Anyone who felt unexpectedly off the grid during the recent Optus outage will get some spooky flashbacks courtesy of Julia Roberts’ new thriller Leave the World Behind, writes Leigh Paatsch.
Why new Marvel blockbuster is a fizzer
While The Marvels is not the “worst Marvel-made movie of all-time”, it does rank among the most disposable effort to carry the brand, writes Leigh Paatsch.
‘Very unlikeable’: Blunt, Evans star in Netflix flop
Pain Hustlers – starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans – gets very unlikeable, very quickly, writes Leigh Paatsch. See why.
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