Lauren Hutchinson

2.5

Final Verdict

Christopher Robin (Bluray) Review

January 15, 2019

The melancholic realization that childhood ends expresses itself poignantly in the opening scenes of Christopher Robin. Growing up isn't easy, especially when you've formed indescribable bonds with creatur...

4

Final Verdict

Bird Box (Netflix Original) Review

Lauren Hutchinson

January 13, 2019

Film Reviews

Close your eyes and don't make a sound, Bird Box is here and ready to scare the kids into believing their imaginary monster is real. Before you go and tell your kids it’s okay to watch Bird Box though, ple...

War & Tech

Lauren Hutchinson

January 12, 2019

News, Nintendo Switch News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News, Xbox One X News

War Tech Fighters, the sci-fi mech action game from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer Drakkar Dev, hurtles through space onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Q2 2019. After a d...

From Tabletop to Digital Game

Lauren Hutchinson

January 12, 2019

Mobile Gaming News, News, PC / Mac Gaming News

Inspired by the award-winning tabletop game, Evolution retains the elements which made the analog edition so popular with more than 1.6 million players worldwide, but offers a swift pace and features only pos...

5

Final Verdict

A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 03 – Review

Lauren Hutchinson

January 9, 2019

TV Series Review

Don’t Look Away! Season 3 of A Series of Unfortunate Events is here and it’s bigger and better than ever. Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, continues with its top quality content, wrapping up the bel...

2.5

Final Verdict

Submergence (Defiant Films – 2018) Review

Lauren Hutchinson

January 7, 2019

Film Reviews

Both isolated in extreme and unique ways, two ex-lovers recall the events that brought them together the year before in hope it will help their sanity remain intact and let in hope that they might see each ot...

2.5

Final Verdict

Occupation (Sparke Films – 2018) Review

Lauren Hutchinson

November 4, 2018

Film Reviews

Other countries taking on the more extravagant genres like science fiction in film doesn't happen often so when it does, I'm always eager to get my hands on it. Australian film Occupation provided a fresh ...

3

Final Verdict

The Von Trapp Family: A Life of Music (Madman Films) 2018

Lauren Hutchinson

October 29, 2018

Film Reviews

There isn't one person out there that hasn't at least heard of The Sound of Music, even if they've never seen it. One thing you may not know though, is the real story behind the iconic Von Trapp family of ...

3

Final Verdict

Please Stand By (Magnolia Films) Review

Lauren Hutchinson

October 26, 2018

Film Reviews

Please Stand By is the touching tale of a woman in her 20's with autism that travels to Los Angeles to drop of her Star Trek film script and be eligible for the $100,000 (US) prize money. This is what Wend...

Armageddon 2018

Lauren Hutchinson

October 22, 2018

News, Pop Culture, Toys & Collectibles

For the second year in a row, I've decided to take on the craziness of Auckland Armageddon Expo for STG. Entertainment, gaming and technology are right up my alley and Auckgeddon is the Expo of the year fo...

1

Final Verdict

Beast of Burden (Defiant Films) Review

Lauren Hutchinson

August 4, 2018

Film Reviews

Despite its leading man being a well-established actor, Daniel Radcliffe still can't manage to make Beast of Burden and memorable film but rather a 'burden' to watch. In Beast of Burden, protagonist Sean l...

2.5

Final Verdict

Lightfall (PC) Review

Lauren Hutchinson

August 1, 2018

PC / Mac Gaming Reviews, Reviews

There's something special about a game that makes you smile, not necessarily for reasons such as making you laugh or a sweet scene happening between characters, but rather the smile of admiration as you view ...

Wellington Armageddon Expo Feature

Lauren Hutchinson

April 6, 2018

News

Wellington Armageddon Expo or Wellygeddon for short, puts on a great show for itself, even though I wish there was just... more. Situated in the Westpac Stadium right in the city centre, Wellygeddon, like ...

2.5

Final Verdict

This Beautiful Fantastic (Defiant Films – 2018) Review

Lauren Hutchinson

March 5, 2018

Film Reviews

This Beautiful Fantastic immediately reminded me of the French film Amelie with the films' female protagonists both quirky, unique and a little bit odd. Bella Brown is the protagonist of This Beautiful Fanta...

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