Downhill – Review
Comedy greats Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus come together for a ski-slope family comedy. Is it an excited ride, or do the laughs go Downhill quickly? Ben reviews.
Articles by Ben Yaxley
Sonic the Hedgehog – Review
Sonic the Hedgehog has long baffled audiences across the globe. In trying to determine the point of this film, we put our local Sonic expert, Ben Yaxley, onto the case.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – Review
A touching and affective ode to one of America’s most beloved television personalities, ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ does justice to Mr. Rogers by striving not to replicate his likeness but to capture his empathetic touch.
Jumanji: The Next Level – Review
The enduring Jumanji saga continues. Is ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ another well packaged dealing of fun for the whole family?
Official Secrets – Review
Based on a true story, ‘Official Secrets’ tackles the hot button topic of whistleblowing in the US government. There are no whistles in the film, strangely, but to each their own. Ben reviews.
Doctor Sleep – Review
If you enjoyed ‘The Shining’ and you’re fiending for more, ‘Doctor Sleep’ may have the prescription you seek. But can it ever be as good as the first?
Ready or Not – Review
Despite its murderous premise, ‘Ready or Not’ is not so much a horror flick as it is horror-flavoured—but is there any depth behind the horror facade?
The Goldfinch – Review
Ben went to see ‘The Goldfinch’ which, if you have seen the box office numbers, seems to have been a very rare outing. Should he have listened to the masses, or is he singing its praises? Read more here.
Ride Like a Girl – Review
Michelle Payne made Australian sporting history as the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. But does her biopic cross the line as a leader of the pack? Find out here.
Weathering With You – Review
After receiving world-wide acclaim for 2016’s ‘Your Name’, director Makoto Shinkai has returned with another animated feature. Can it live up to the hype, or does it fall short of his previous film’s magic? Ben Yaxley reviews.