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Ignorance the perfect companion for this adventure
At the end of watching the sci-fi thriller “Companion”, this reviewer was very happy to have had no prior knowledge of what the film was about or what it was like. Source: Australian Catholics.
Jolie hits the high notes in portrait of opera legend
In “Maria”, Angelina Jolie delivers a dramatically insightful portrait of the life of famous Greek soprano and opera singer Maria Callas. Source: Australian Catholics.
Timothee Chalamet goes electric
Set in New York, 1961, “A Complete Unknown” sees 19-year-old singer-songwriter Bob Dylan arrive with his revolutionary talent, forging relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise. Source: Australian Catholics.
It’s magic: Beloved children’s book comes to life
Australian children’s author and illustrator Alison Lester’s book Magic Beach has been transformed into a feature-length film. Source: Australian Catholics.
Furry hero’s third adventure keeps its sweetness but loses its spark
“Paddington in Peru” sees the beloved marmalade-loving Paddington Bear return to his homeland to find his missing aunt. Source: Australian Catholics.
Australian Christmas story leaves out baby Jesus
Based on the 1996 Paul Kelly song, How to Make Gravy features an undeniably Australian Christmas, but one that fails to mention the baby Jesus. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Swords, sandals and a Young Adult interpretation of Mary
By the end of “Mary”, viewers may realise that, apart from the key Gospel scenes of the infancy narratives, just how much inventiveness there is in this storytelling. Source: Australian Catholics.
Hugh Grant puts his charm to fiendish use
In “Heretic”, two Mormon missionaries visit an Englishman living by himself in the United States. Source: Australian Catholics.
Wicked stars make the magic happen
“Wicked” is a fantasy musical prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” about the unlikely friendship between a young Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Source: Australian Catholics.