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Childhood favourites come to life in magical adventure
Three Enid Blyton novels are covered in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ and they take place in an enchanted forest where a huge magical tree grows, which titles the film. Source: Australian Catholics.
Reluctant hero is lost and found in space
In “Project Hail Mary”, a science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship, light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the Sun and to save Earth. Source: Australian Catholics.
‘Pool of the Flies’ explores cruel currents of adolescence
In The Plague, a socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy of the boys at a water polo camp. Source: Australian Catholics.
Touching drama puts marriage under the microscope
“Midwinter Break” is a gentle movie about a long marriage and the small grievances and give and take of a lifetime together. Source: Australian Catholics.
Ruined honeymoon turns into charming romantic comedy
In “Solo Mio”, a stranded groom in Rome finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travellers. Source: Australian Catholics.
Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC tribute to The King
Directed by acclaimed Australian director Baz Luhrmann, “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” presents previously lost and unseen footage of the King of Rock and Roll. Source: Australian Catholics.
Downton Abbey spoof is silly and funny
In “Fackham Hall” a new porter forms an odd bond with the youngest daughter of a well-known English family, as they deal with the epic disaster of their eldest daughter’s wedding. Source: Australian Catholics.
Off the field feud that rocked the World Cup
You don’t need to be a soccer fan to enjoy “Saipan”, which tells the story of Irish captain Roy Keane’s desertion of his team as they prepare for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Source: Australian Catholics.
Cop takes on AI judge in sci-fi thriller
Set in the near future, “Mercy” paints a grim vision of the use and influence of artificial intelligence in society. Source: Australian Catholics.