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The Wolverine

Director James Mangold Staring Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima Rated M Score 2.5/6 Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons. I’m not sure if I was entirely impressed by this one and this is the sixth time that Jackman has…

Rise of the Zombies

Director Nick Lyon Starring Danny Trejo, Mariel Hemingway, Ethan Suplee, LeVar Burton Rated R Score 0/6 During a zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors hide on Alcatraz Island to escape from rising zombie hordes. When their refuge is overrun, and upon hearing that a scientist may have discovered a cure, they leave the island to…

Goddess

Director Mark Lamprell Staring Laura Michelle Kelly, Ronan Keating, Magda Szubanski Rated PG Score 5/6 Elspeth Dickens dreams of finding her “voice” despite being stuck in an isolated farmhouse with her twin toddlers. A web-cam becomes her pathway to fame and fortune, but at a price. If you have not heard about the movie Goddess,…

21 & Over

Director Jon Lucas & Scott Moore Staring Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Sarah Wright Rated MA Score 2.5/6 The night before his big medical school interview, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends. The guys who wrote the hangover are responsible for 21 & over, I got the overall feeling that…

Jack The Giant Slayer

Director Bryan Singer Staring Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci Rated M Score 3.5/6 The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. This is actually a pretty cool choice…

Eat more Chicken Soup

Here is something for you to think about the next time you enjoy a bowl of chicken soup according to recent research released by the Australian Chicken Meat Federation shows that the majority of Australians (58%) enjoy chicken soup when they have cold and flu symptoms with an overwhelming 87% those opting for it because…

Save your legs!

Director Boyd Hicklin Starring Stephen Curry, Brendan Cowell, Damon Gameau Rated M Score 4/6 Edward (Teddy) Brown is obsessed with cricket. His whole life has revolved around the game, his park cricket team and his mates. Now that they’ve hit their mid-thirties, his friends are starting to move on, trading in the team for their…

News Headline stamp release

Australia Post has recently released a stamp issue featuring news headline events from the 20th century. The stamps feature “news headlines” announcing the end of World War II in 1945; the Moon landing in 1969; Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and our America’s Cup win in 1983. “These events all made news around the world, especially…

Do you know your family eye history?

According to recent research by The RANZCO (Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists) Eye Foundation, 46% of Australians don’t know or haven’t asked if there is a history of eye disease in their family. “This fresh statistic that almost 1 in 2 Australians don’t know or haven’t inquired as to whether they have…