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SteelSeries’ conquest to take over your gaming space has, oddly enough, rarely included a controller. Especially a premium one. It feels like everyone is making one now, so it’s worth throwing your hat in the ring to see if players resonate with what you bring to the table. The Aeon Pro is what the gear…

Practical Magicwas nobody’s idea of a success when it hit theaters way back in 1998 — its box office take was modest at best, and critics were not kind to it. Its cozy fall vibes, (some rather mixed) messaging about sisterhood and female empowerment and fun performances from superstars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, however,…

I’ve always found old horror films tremendously entertaining. When my grandmother, my mother, and I struggled for something to watch, returning to the old classics like JAWS or one of the Friday the 13th films was just another Saturday without the box office. So, when I realized Illfonic was working with Gun Interactive to make…

In Last Seen, Patrick Brammall does a great job of portraying an ordinary person who has been profoundly changed by extraordinary circumstances. Photograph: Ben King/Apple TVIn Last Seen, Patrick Brammall does a great job of portraying an ordinary person who has been profoundly changed by extraordinary circumstances. Photograph: Ben King/Apple TV Review

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s “Look Back” follows the unlikely friendship between two young Japanese schoolgirls bound by their love of drawing, until they go their separate ways. In keeping with his recent works (like “Shoplifters” and “Monster”), the director maintains his knack for working with child actors to create a visually detailed drama whose emotions also, on…

I recently ended up watching ‘Babita Singh Reporting’ on Prime Video, and I would say I was quite satisfied with my choice. It might not be an overhyped film, but it is definitely worth watching. The details will follow later, but what I want to talk about first is how some movies manage to cover…

Kazumasa Hayami is a prolific novelist in Japan, having had over 20 books published since his debut with 108 in 2008. The majority of his work has gone on to be adapted into TV, film or, in some cases, anime and manga. So, it’s surprising it has taken until now for any of his books…

Heather Jeong (left) and Michelle Lim Davidson in Brisbane festival’s Koreaboo, which is set largely inside a Seoul convenience store. Photograph: Stephen HenryHeather Jeong (left) and Michelle Lim Davidson in Brisbane festival’s Koreaboo, which is set largely inside a Seoul convenience store. Photograph: Stephen Henry Review

There was something alluring about Hot Wheels as a kid. Between it and Matchbox cars, Hot Wheels dominated the idea of speed for many a child’s mind, so much so that many adults continue to collect these tiny metal beasts, once referred to as the “fastest metal cars in the world”. Of course, they eventually…

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush from developer Milestone aims to strike a balance between faithfully recreating the beloved toy line in all its glory while also competing with the best arcade racers on the market.