Noelle Adams
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 6
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Spa Weekend: A bawdy girlsâ-night-out comedy for undemanding (yet predictable) escapism (opens the original)
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Comedy Spa Weekend may be as predictable as they come, but that doesnât mean itâs not lightly entertaining throughout. Audiences expecting some undemanding escapism will be happy, as will fans of the comedic actress ensemble, each of whom are playing to their strengths. Letâs be honest upfront. If youâve watched the trailer for new âwomen gone wildâ comedy Spa Weekend, not only have you seen about 70% of the film, but if youâre familiar with this specific genre â which mixes R-ra
The End of Oak Street: The Spielberg-style sci-fi proving old-school blockbusters still work (opens the original)
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For fans of Spielbergâs sci-fi and survival blockbusters, The End of Oak Street serves up throwback-style fun and thrills, making it the movie equivalent of a theme park ride. In a strange coincidence, within the same week, two new movies have released about a suburban family, complete with dog in tow, trying to survive mysterious cosmic events. But while one â Netflixâs The Last House â has become a competitive sport to bash online, the other, Warner Bros.â The End of Oak Street, is t
Olivia Wildeâs The Invite â A sharp, awkward dinner-party satire (opens the original)
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Proving this time of year at the movies isnât just about superheroes, sequels, explosive action and live-action Disney princesses, Olivia Wildeâs The Invite is a sharply insightful and entertaining, comedy drama for adults. Believe it or not, this time of year at the movies isnât just about superheroes, sequels, explosive action and live-action Disney princesses. Thereâs still grounded fare out there for grown-ups, with first prize being those pieces of cinema that donât sacrifice ente
Disneyâs live-action Moana fails to capture the magic of its animated predecessor (opens the original)
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Faithful to a fault. That idiom could have been coined specifically for Disneyâs live-action Moana. The remake isnât bad, just bland and unnecessary. When it comes to live-action remakes of Disney animated movies, there are two kinds: the first, and rarer, is where filmmakers explore beyond expectation, shaking things up storywise and offering audiences something new. The second is a near shot-for-shot copy of the original, putting all its chips on the idea that audiences want to see all the
Silo returns with Season 3: Gripping themes and a haunting exploration of memory (opens the original)
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With the concept of memory taking centre stage in Siloâs third season, narratively and thematically, the dystopian Apple TV series delivers a gripping experience for thinking adult viewers and science fiction fans. No one does prestige sci-fi series better than Apple TV. From smash-hits Foundation and Severance, to the likes of For All Mankind, Dark Matter, See, Pluribus and Murderbot, some decision maker at the streaming service is clearly willing to put money behind the genre, especially sho
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