27 C
Canberra
Friday, March 29, 2024

Reviews

Book talk: Books for the pool and beach

Jeff and Michael Popple recommend five good books for the pool and beach this summer. More of their reviews can be found on their blogs

Now showing: The Witches (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 film based off the Roald Dahl novel of the same name, The Witches.

Book talk: 5 great summer reads

Jeff and Michael Popple recommend five great summer reads. More of their reviews can be found on their blogs.

Now showing: The Prom (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 musical comedy film, The Prom, starring Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman.

Book talk: Coffee table books for Christmas

Jeff Popple reviews three stunning coffee table books for Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: 3 new releases to buy this Christmas

This week, Michael Popple recommends three excellent recent releases to buy this Christmas. More of Michael’s reviews can be found on his blog

Now showing: Happiest Season (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 romantic comedy, Happiest Season, starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis.

Book talk: 5 books to put under the tree this Christmas

Jeff Popple recommends five books to put under the tree this Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Now showing: Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt) (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 romantic comedy film, Ellie & Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt), directed by Monica Zanetti.

Book talk: Families and adventures

Jeff Popple reviews three books about families, adventurers and that ‘Reacher Guy’. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog

Now showing: Freaky (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 comedy horror film, Freaky, starring Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton.

Now showing: Radioactive (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 British drama, Radioactive, starring Rosamund Pike as Marie Curie.

Book talk: 3 new novels by Australian authors

Jeff Popple reviews three new novels by Australian authors. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: 3 terrific historical novels

This week Michael Popple checks out three terrific historical fiction novels. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.

Now showing: Rams (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 Australian comedy films, Rams, starring Sam Neill and Michael Caton.

Now showing: Corpus Christi (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 drama film, Corpus Christi, starring Bartosz Bielenia and Aleksandra Konieczna.

Book talk: Old soldiers, new wars and ancient bones

Jeff Popple reviews three books about old soldiers, new wars and ancient bones. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Now showing: The Trial of the Chicago 7 (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 drama film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.

Book talk: Trust by Chris Hammer

This week Jeff Popple reviews an exciting new novel, Trust, by local author Chris Hammer. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Now showing: The Last Black Man in San Francisco (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 drama, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, starring Jimmie Fails and Jonathan Majors. In San Francisco, Jimmie Fails and his best friend Montgomery Allen...

Book talk: Three recent fantasy releases

This week, Michael Popple reviews three recent fantasy releases from some outstanding authors.  You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Dead Man in a Ditch by Luke Arnold Orbit,...

Book talk: 3 different crime novels

Jeff Popple reviews three very different crime novels. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Now showing: Antebellum (MA15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 horror film, Antebellum, written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz.

Now showing: The New Mutants (M)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the latest installment of the X-Men franchise, The New Mutants, starring Maisie Williams.

Book talk: Enjoyable new releases

This week, Michael Popple looks at three enjoyable new releases from a trio of popular authors.

Now showing: Bill & Ted Face the Music (PG)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 comedy film, Bill & Ted Face the Music, starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

Book talk: Books about entertainers

Jeff Popple reviews three books involving actors, musicians and a television presenter. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Book talk: Historical fiction

This week, Michael Popple looks at three exceptional pieces of historical fiction. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com The Gates of Athens by Conn Iggulden Michael Joseph, $32.99 Acclaimed...

Now showing: Les Misérables (MA 15+)

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2019 film, Les Misérables, that is based on a real-life occurrence of police violence.

Book talk: 5 Australian books for Dad

Jeff Popple reviews five great Australian books for Dad this Father’s Day! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.
canberra daily

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CANBERRA DAILY NEWSLETTER

Join our mailing lists to receieve the latest news straight into your inbox.

You have Successfully Subscribed!