Gerald McCusker

MOVIES AND STREAMING: A fun-filled tug at the heartstrings

IFYou may recall actor, writer and director John Krasinski from The Office (US version) and his sterling work behind the camera directing the superbly harrowing Quiet Place sci-fi horror flicks.

CINEMA AND STREAMING: Just when you thought the apes had gone

CinemaKingdom of the Planet of the ApesWhen the curtain closed on the most recent offering in the Planet of the Apes franchise, which starred the absolutely brilliant Andy Serkis, we didn’t think we'd be monkeying around with any more post-apocalyptic armies of militant chimps any time soon.

MOVIES AND STREAMING: You’re going to fall for this new Fall Guy

CinemaThe Fall GuyWith more snap, crackle and pop than a youngster's favourite breakfast cereal, Atomic Blonde and Bullet Train director David Leitch delivers yet another hugely fun and incredibly entertaining early summer action flick.

MOVIES AND STREAMING: Tennis coach takes love-all a bit too seriously

CinemaChallengersItalian director Luca Guadagnino has made a name for himself by making emotionally captivating films, usually centred around the lives of ordinary yet complicated people who are somewhat lost and in search of that special something, or someone.

MOVIES AND STREAMING: Child vampire leads a merry, bloody dance

CinemaAbigailDirectors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett won over global audiences with their recent reboots of the much-loved Scream franchise, and now the directing duo go back to their spooky roots by giving us a devilishly gory and entertaining vampire flick that's sure leave horror fans gasping for more.

MOVIES & STREAMING: Bringing Amy's bitter sweet story to the big screen

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MOVIES & STREAMING: Omen backstory ticks all the boxes

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MOVIES AND STREAMING: Yet another clash of the CGI titans

CinemaGodzilla X Kong: The New EmpireYou know exactly what you're letting yourself in for when you buy a ticket to see a movie with both Godzilla and King Kong in the title.

MOVIES & STREAMING: Buckle up for more monster-blasting

CinemaGhostbusters: Frozen Empire

MOVIES & STREAMING: Riotous road trip is a barrel of laughs

CinemaDrive-Away DollsDirected by Ethan Coen (brother Joel has sat out on this one), Drive-Away Dolls has the look and feel of a classic Coen brothers movie – it's a dark comedy road trip injected with sex, violence and oddball characters galore.

CINEMA AND STREAMING: Latest Dune lives up to the expectations

CinemaDune: Part TwoImmense in both scale and ambition, director Denis Villeneuve's grandiose adaptation of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi series arrives at cinemas this weekend on a wave of frenzied hype and anticipation.

MOVIES & STREAMING: A blue-letter day as neighbours collide

CinemaWicked Little LettersA sweary black comedy set in a humdrum English town in the 1920s, Wicked Little Letters may look like a Miss Marple spin-off, but don't let the lush period setting fool you. Inspired by a real-life incident, Me Before You director Thea Sharrock lets the F, B and C bombs fly with abandon in this fabulous crime caper.

MOVIES AND STREAMING: This Cannes winner is food for the soul

CinemaThe Taste of ThingsIt's easy to see why Tran Anh Hùng picked up the best director award at Cannes for The Taste of Things, a delicate love story between two middle-aged soulmates who have bonded over their love of fine foods and homemade cuisine.

CINEMA AND STREAMING: Fighting family deliver emotional punch

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MOVIES AND STREAMING: Feathered friends prove a joyful delight

CinemaMigrationBrought to the screen by the same creative team who gave us the likes of Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets, Migration immediately has a lot of expectation on its shoulders.

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