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Film Review

Writer loses the plot when life starts imitating art

In Argylle, a reclusive author who writes espionage novels realises the plot of the new book she’s writing starts to mirror real-world events, in real time. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Bush setting looms large in Australian thriller

Force of Nature – The Dry 2 is an Australian mystery thriller about five co-workers who go hiking on a staff retreat but only four return. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Uplifting story of survival, faith and hope – with good songs

In the movie musical The Color Purple, a woman faces many hardships but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Giamatti a curmudgeon to warm the heart

In The Holdovers, a cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Christmas musical adventure veers towards pantomime

Journey to Bethlehem is a live-action Christmas musical adventure that weaves classic Christmas melodies with humour, faith and popular songs in a retelling of the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Stunning flowers and gardens can’t make this sombre drama blossom

In Master Gardener, a meticulous horticulturist is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful Louisiana estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Maori student finds his identity in coming of age dramedy

In Uproar, a 17-year-old Maori student is forced to stand up for himself, his family and his future in this heart-warming story of identity. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Compassion triumphs after ugly culture clash

The Old Oak is a multinational production about a mining village in northeast England that is facing closure, and the conflicts surrounding the town’s reaction to newly-arrived Syrian refugees. Source: Australian Catholics.

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Superhero adventure less than marvellous

The 33rd superhero entry in the Marvel Studios catalogue, has a lot going for it to be a commercial success. However, with news headlines such as “Marvels land with a thud”, practically no one has much good to say about The Marvels. Source: Australian Catholics.