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To understand the appeal of Star Wars Visions, the new anthology series on Disney Plus, it’s worth revisiting Darth Vader’s iconic hallway scene in Rogue One. There, the idea was simple: present a familiar icon and approach them from a different perspective. In that case, Vader’s efficient, merciless scything down …

In the tradition of the 2018 revival of Halloween, Candyman (2021) is that unusual sequel/reboot hybrid: a direct follow-up to an original that discards the continuity of the (barely remembered) existing sequels, while confusingly retaining the exact same title of the beloved original.  While this version is no doubt hoping …

12 minutes can often feel like a long time. In the dentist’s chair, waiting for a late-night train, for your burrito to be ready. In Twelve Minutes it flies by. Your character is a seemingly average Joe who ends up in a time loop. You get home from work, greet …

Raging rapids. Zombie Conquistadors. CG animals and a German U-boat. Oh, and let’s not forget Paul Giamatti with a ripe Italian accent. There’s a lot to take in on Disney’s Jungle Cruise – so much so, in fact, you may need to have a quiet lie-down afterwards.  With its stunts, …

Hisense has decided to get aggressive with its A6G, a new 4K UHD entry-level screen available in a huge array of screen sizes. This model is clearly attempting to persuade upgraders to make the jump to UHD Dolby Vision and appears a good bet if you’re shortlisting affordable large screens …

I appreciate that a board game about railways might seem dry, but there’s a reason Ticket to Ride has been a fan-favorite for more than a decade – it’s comfortably one of the most relaxing tabletop experiences you can get. Thoughtful, easy-going, and thoroughly chilled out, it’s a must-have and …

The MSI Stealth 15M is the latest slimline gaming laptop to pack next-generation components into a lightweight, super portable form factor. The days of bulky rigs may be well and truly behind us, but while the Stealth 15M shows us what the path forward for the best gaming laptops (opens …

Warning: this Loki episode 5 review contains spoilers. If you have not watched the Disney Plus show yet, then bookmark this page and come back when you’re all caught up… The Marvel Cinematic Universe has received a lot of criticism for being a rather loveless affair. Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter; Tony …

Blockbuster is doing rather well for itself, all things considered. Despite its collapse in 2013, the video rental chain still managed to shuffle into the spotlight in 2019 via Captain Marvel when she added an impromptu skylight to the roof of a 1990s store. Fast-forward to now and it’s resurfacing …

Mario Golf: Super Rush lives up to its name in most ways. This is golf where someone has leaned on the fast-forward button and the pressure to swing and slice as quickly as possible is just as important as accuracy. That pace also extends to the game’s design, where every …