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The Y!X Review: New Moon

Stephenie Meyer's got a lot to answer for. Her Twilight saga - four novels and the resulting movie franchise - is one of those pop culture phenomena that polarises the population. You either love the tales of Bella, her vampire boyfriend Edward and...
Fri, November 20, 2009, 2:31 pm EST
The Y!X Review: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Prepare to be transported to a magical land - just don't depend on the acting to take you...
Wed, November 4, 2009, 11:48 am EST
The Y!X Review: Food Inc

A disturbing look at how much mass farming has changed in the US over the past 30 years, this will have you thinking twice before reaching for that fizzy drink or fast food...
Tue, October 27, 2009, 10:39 am EST
The Y!X Review: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure is a film aimed squarely at children, so we sent our pint-sized reporter off to get us the...
Fri, October 23, 2009, 2:11 pm EST
The Y!X Review: A Pain in the Ass

Fans of farce will love this fast-paced French flick while others might prefer their humour more...
Thu, October 15, 2009, 9:59 am EST
Unnecessary TV-to-movie remakes

There's clearly a dearth of new ideas in Hollywood, with another 80s TV show getting the big screen...
Fri, October 9, 2009, 2:46 pm EST
The Y!X Review: Samson and Delilah

A quiet, moving film with plenty of drama swirling beneath the surface, Samson and Delilah takes you through the mill but you emerge the other side better for...
Mon, October 5, 2009, 2:20 pm EST
The Y!X Review: In the Loop

It's political satire, Jim, but not as we know it - be prepared to laugh the hardest you've laughed all...
Thu, October 1, 2009, 10:39 am EST
The Y!X Review: (500) Days of Summer

It's not a love story, but it is a story about love that brings a fresh new twist to the boy-meets-girl...
Thu, October 1, 2009, 9:48 am EST
Unnecessary movie remakes

Hands off the classics, Hollywood! Tinseltown gets remake-happy... we look at the worst...
Thu, September 24, 2009, 11:59 am EST
The Y!X Review: Aliens in the Attic

Starring Ashley Tisdale, this family-friendly movie will please both slapstick lovers and tween HSM...
Thu, September 17, 2009, 9:14 am EST
The Y!X Review: Cheri

Like the characters within, this movie is beautiful and charming but ultimately lacks...
Thu, September 17, 2009, 8:50 am EST
Unnecessary movie sequels

Rambo's back! And he's not the only...
Fri, September 11, 2009, 2:27 pm EST
What's on at the cinema this week?

Whether it's a fashion doco, a Pixar heartwarmer or a fast-paced action thriller, there's something for everyone at the movies this...
Thu, September 10, 2009, 10:01 am EST
The Y!X Review: The September Issue

For two decades US Vogue editor Anna Wintour has been a legend in the fashion industry - and her notoriety has spread...
Thu, September 10, 2009, 9:49 am EST
The Y!X Review: Up

Disney Pixar takes animated movie-making to new heights with this guaranteed winner - a genuine, heartfelt...
Thu, September 10, 2009, 6:32 am EST
The Y!X Review: The Soloist

A charming true-life tale of a hack befriending a down-and-out musician that means well but hits the odd bum...
Thu, September 3, 2009, 8:21 am EST
The Y!X Review: The Cove

A shocking documentary that unveils the dark, murderous secret of a seemingly quiet coastal town in...
Wed, August 26, 2009, 11:23 am EST
On the silver screen this week

A thrilling undercover documentary goes head-to-head with some Hollywood rom-com fare and a historic...
Wed, August 26, 2009, 10:56 am EST
The Y!X Review: Departures

Death is often seen as a taboo subject but this gentle Oscar winner tackles the taboo head-on, with some rewarding...
Thu, August 20, 2009, 12:08 pm EST