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Tron Ares dives much deeper and harder into the technology, identity and connection of the characters than previous films.

October 14, 2025 Matthew Morlai Kamara

Tron: Ares (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Tron Ares dives much deeper and harder into the technology, identity and connection of the characters than previous films.

The time is 1980, the end of the Zimbabwean war of independence. After years of guerilla war, the white population are fearful of the outcome of the election.

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October 9, 2025 Carol Allen

Don’t Let’s go to the dogs tonight (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

The time is 1980, the end of the Zimbabwean war of independence. After years of guerilla war, the white population are fearful of the outcome of the election.

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a glimpse into the genesis of the much-loved stage show, the movie it became, and the devoted fans.

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October 9, 2025 Kristen Platt

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a glimpse into the genesis of the much-loved stage show, the movie it became, and the devoted fans.

If you’re a dog lover even if you don’t go for horror films, you’ll love the dog in this. Indy is the director’s own dog and he’s obviously trying very hard to please his master.

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October 9, 2025 Carol Allen

Good Boy (15) |Close-Up Film Review

If you’re a dog lover even if you don’t go for horror films, you’ll love the dog in this. Indy is the director’s own dog and he’s obviously trying very hard to please his master.

When people think about Tourette Syndrome the main issue that comes to mind is the sufferer’s uncontrollable use of bad language.

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October 9, 2025 Carol Allen

I Swear (15) Film Review

When people think about Tourette Syndrome the main issue that comes to mind is the sufferer’s uncontrollable use of bad language.

At his mother’s New Year’s Eve party, Lucas (Tom Blyth), a young police officer, misplaces a letter that should never have seen the light of day.

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October 9, 2025 Matthew Morlai Kamara

Plainclothes (15) |Close-Up Film Reviews

At his mother’s New Year’s Eve party, Lucas (Tom Blyth), a young police officer, misplaces a letter that should never have seen the light of day.

Written and directed by French novelist Legarinier from his own novel, this odd but charming tale stars American John Malkovitch.

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October 5, 2025 Carol Allen

Mr Blake at Your Service (Complètement cramé!)(PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Written and directed by French novelist Legarinier from his own novel, this odd but charming tale stars American John Malkovitch.

Jackie Chan returns in The Shadow’s Edge, an action-thriller where the police chase down a notorious heist crew led by longtime fugitive Fu Lang-seng (Tony Ka Fai Leung), known as The Shadow.

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October 5, 2025 Matthew Morlai Kamara

The Shadow’s Edge (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Jackie Chan returns in The Shadow’s Edge, an action-thriller where the police chase down a notorious heist crew led by longtime fugitive Fu Lang-seng (Tony Ka Fai Leung), known as The Shadow.