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A colourful lampoon of sexism and ageism that mutates into an uproariously gory monster movie.

Epic in scope and astonishing in the world-building.

"Paul’s powers allow him to see many futures, and though he resists his role as messiah and the bloodlust he knows will come with it, he embraces that path in the end. Herbert, who died in 1986, told an interviewer in 1981 that he thought John F. Kennedy was among the most dangerous leaders of his times, “not because the man was evil, but because people didn’t question him”. In “Dune”, the bad guys are so bad, and the good guys have so many virtues and face such tragic choices, it can be hard to recognise they are not so great, either. Herbert set out to lure readers into rooting for a tyrant. He wanted to leave them wary not only of the will to dominate but of the longing to submit."

An energetic, broadly comedic caper that enthusiastically and celebrates Taiwan’s LGBT community.

You’re guaranteed to come away with new respect for the octopus as a species and astonishment at the intimate connection Foster experiences.

Fleeting confusion aside, Mad Detective is inventive and effective.

The combination of the sprit of perseverance, compelling back story, and gorgeous scenery proves captivating.