Korean original The Mastermind (조작 게임), adapted from the 2017 film Fabricated City, arrives with the confidence of a series that knows exactly what it wants to say—yet isn’t always sure how loudly to say it. It blends propulsive cat-and-mouse tension with a surprisingly pointed look at how modern systems twist truth, but it occasionally … Read more
The Residence lands with the confidence of a big-budget murder mystery, yet ends up feeling like a feast where too many chefs couldn’t agree on the menu. Set during an Australian state dinner hosted at the White House, the story kicks off when chief usher A.B. Winter (Giancarlo Esposito) is found dead in a gaming … Read more
Directed by the widely respected David Granger, War Once More sets out to revisit World War I through the weary eyes of James Alden, a journalist played with intensity by Leonardo DiCaprio. With a massive budget and a production team obsessed with historical detail, the film certainly looks every bit the grand epic it claims … Read more
The Conjuring: The Last Rites, supposedly the final chapter of the main series, closes the curtain on Ed and Lorraine Warren’s long-running saga. Set in 1986, the film brings the retired pair back into action when a cursed old mirror begins tormenting the Smurl family. If you’ve followed the franchise for years, you’ll recognise the … Read more
The Canyon is one of those survival thrillers that promises a lot but delivers very little. Directed by Richard Harrah, the film throws newlyweds Nick (Eion Bailey) and Lori (Yvonne Strahovski) into the deep end—literally—of the Grand Canyon. It’s supposed to be a dream honeymoon, but things go south fast when their guide dies, leaving … Read more
Alice in Borderland Season 3 makes its way back for a third round, dragging us once again into that twisted, dreamlike Tokyo where every game feels like a matter of life and death. It’s a feast for the eyes, no doubt about that — sleek visuals, bold action, and a pulse that doesn’t quit. But … Read more
Richard Curtis’s About Time (2013) is one of those films that tries really hard to be both clever and comforting. You can tell it wants to make you smile, maybe even rethink your life choices a bit. The idea’s simple enough: Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson), a sweet but painfully awkward young bloke, finds out on … Read more
Eish, there’s just something about a proper movie marathon, hey? You throw on some comfy pants, grab a bowl of popcorn bigger than your head, and forget the world for a bit. Whether you’re flying solo on a lazy Saturday or chilling with a few mates, nothing beats getting lost in a good lineup of … Read more
When HBO dropped The Last of Us, most of us already knew the mountain it had to climb. Turning one of the most beloved video games ever made into a series? That’s a proper tough gig, mate. The result, though, is a strange mix of brilliance and frustration — a show that hits deep emotional … Read more
Introduction: Beyond the Price Tag You can’t deny it — F1: Drive to Survive is one hell of a visual show. The sound, the speed, the shine — all tuned to perfection. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (the same chap behind Top Gun: Maverick) and backed by Jerry Bruckheimer’s usual blockbuster polish, the film screams big … Read more