The Sheep Detectives is a fresh twist on the classic whodunnit" genre but with sheep at the heart and centre of the story. Shepherd George (Hugh Jackman) spends his days looking after a flock of sheep on his English farm. He unwinds by spending his nights reading them detective novels. When an incident occurs on the farm, the sheep have to take matters into their hooves. … [Read more...] about The Sheep Detectives – Film Review
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My Brother’s Band – Film review
Not what I was expecting, My Brothers Band is a comical and emotional story of circumstances that connect us. Thibaut (the exceptional Benjamin Lavernhe) is an internationally renowned orchestra conductor who travels the world. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals that he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger … [Read more...] about My Brother’s Band – Film review
I Am Martin Parr – Film review
How much notice do you take of someone strolling using a walker, with a camera and telephoto lens attached, dangling from their neck? It’s this blending into the fabric of society that has characterised the working style of the documentary’s subject. I Am Martin Parr documents the life and images of this awarded British photographer. Known for his sharp wit, playful irony, … [Read more...] about I Am Martin Parr – Film review
Predator – Badlands – Film Review
Predator – Badlands follows on in the theme for Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey and the Predator universe. It is set in the future with a range of unusual characters. The remote planet is covered with dangerous plants and creatures, including a dart-shooting flower field. We follow a younger Predator outcast (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) who begrudgingly allows Thia (Elle … [Read more...] about Predator – Badlands – Film Review
Shell – Film review
Fading actress Samantha Lake (Elisabeth Moss) is battling irrelevance in a youth-obsessed industry. Out of work and desperate to reclaim her spark, she’s drawn to Shell, an exclusive wellness company run by the magnetic Zoe Shannon (Kate Hudson). Shell promises transformation - radiance, confidence, even a hint of immortality - and after some trepidation, Samantha signs … [Read more...] about Shell – Film review