This is the tension through which Jackass is at its most thematically resonant: the belief that their careers as stuntmen could end at any moment, one way or another.

Nearly fifty years after his first sci-fi film, Steven Spielberg returns to his extraterrestrial roots with the alien blockbuster thriller of the year. 

Masters of the Universe is perfect for old and new audiences alike. There’s enough nostalgia to keep those who grew up with the show happy, but the film’s unabashed wit, heart and visual splendour will charm a whole new generation too.

Representing a big step up not only in terms of its theatrical release, but also in Barker’s command of filmmaking as a visual medium, Obsession boldly stakes its claim as a true modern genre masterpiece.

John Carney’s Power Ballad (2026) is a heartwarming yet unremarkable musical comedy that misses a lot of notes.

Mortal Kombat II gets just enough right to keep you entertained in the moment, but it’s a shame the rest of the film is primed to be promptly forgotten about.

Pop Star Anne Hathaway is Haunted by a Slow Narrative…

Flock to the cinema to see The Sheep Detectives. I’ll be baaack for more.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the perfect girls' night out movie.

Todd Solondz’ Happiness is an ensemble film set in New Jersey and driven by passionate yet disillusioned characters.

Hokum is a tall tale woven by an exciting up-and-coming auteur in the horror space, with McCarthy bringing an admirable style of filmmaking that manages to feel both traditional and refreshing.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia is once again descending upon Melbourne and Sydney like a beautifully cinematic meteor, and honestly, what a privilege it is to stand directly in its blast radius.

The biopic covering the first half of the King of Pop’s rise to superstardom offers electrifying concert performances, true to life actors, and not much else. 

The long anticipated sequel to the financially successful and critically middling 2023 Super Mario Bros Movie is out now and improves on its predecessor in almost every way. By a little.

For viewers who want a tight, thoughtful sci-fi horror mixture, Cold Storage will undoubtedly frustrate, but for those in the mood for messy, gory fun, its lead chemistry and gleeful commitment to splatter-comedy make it an entertaining - if imperfect - midnight snack for genre fans.

The Drama reminds viewers that they are not what they almost did, and to give each other a chance to start over.

The line between satire and imitation can often become blurred, but rarely does an example come around so blatantly unaware of this distinction as the latest Scream entry.

When the audience is living in a crappy world with an even crappier near future on the horizon, Project Hail Mary is a warm hug fuelled with hope.

Goat is a fresh and feel-good take on the sports comedy genre, weaving standout voice acting performances and cultural references into a great family film.

Overall, Crime 101 is a welcome surprise, and a must watch for fans of thoughtful, entertaining and intelligent crime-thrillers.