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ISSUE NO. 8

March 2025

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Movie Review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

By

Vincent

Vincent writes from Long Bay Correctional Centre in New South Wales.

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Welcome to the planet where the apes are rulers and the humans – as far as we know – are reduced to a subspecies. This is the state of existence we are introduced to by director Wes Ball. This is a movie for fans of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise and regard it does not disappoint. This is an action movie with a gripping story. I was enthralled by the plot, the story arcs of the primary protagonists, and the well-crafted action sequences.

The film takes place years after the death of Caesar, the original leader of the apes. There is an inevitable power tussle between different tribes of apes with the new ruler, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), fixated on obtaining the tools and knowledge of the humans.  The film follows the path of chimpanzee Noa (Owen Teague), who confronts Proximus Caesar, deliberates over Caesar's legacy, and attempts to chart a way forward for all of ape-kind. The film isn't long on dialogue, nor does it contain dense plot developments, instead dramatic battle scenes, violence, and confrontations to build the story and keep the audience in suspense… This is a film that leaves the viewer entertained and taking a side in this epic contest.

Rating: 3.5 jailbirds  –  “Entertaining and thought-provoking.”

Welcome to the planet where the apes are rulers and the humans – as far as we know – are reduced to a subspecies. This is the state of existence we are introduced to by director Wes Ball. This is a movie for fans of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise and regard it does not disappoint. This is an action movie with a gripping story. I was enthralled by the plot, the story arcs of the primary protagonists, and the well-crafted action sequences.

The film takes place years after the death of Caesar, the original leader of the apes. There is an inevitable power tussle between different tribes of apes with the new ruler, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), fixated on obtaining the tools and knowledge of the humans.  The film follows the path of chimpanzee Noa (Owen Teague), who confronts Proximus Caesar, deliberates over Caesar's legacy, and attempts to chart a way forward for all of ape-kind. The film isn't long on dialogue, nor does it contain dense plot developments, instead dramatic battle scenes, violence, and confrontations to build the story and keep the audience in suspense… This is a film that leaves the viewer entertained and taking a side in this epic contest.

Rating: 3.5 jailbirds  –  “Entertaining and thought-provoking.”

Paper Chained Prison Art Exhibition Goes National!

Paper Chained Prison Art Exhibition Goes National!

Paper Chained Prison Art Exhibition Goes National!

By Damien Linnane
By Damien Linnane

After running Australia’s first ever international prison art exhibition in Sydney in May last year, it was great to be able to finally tour the works to another city. We plan to bring the art to a new city each year.

Culture

ISSUE NO. 12

2 MIN READ

Review of Songs Inside

Review of Songs Inside

Review of Songs Inside

By About Time
By About Time

Songs Inside received the Audience Award at the Adelaide Film Festival and Documentary Australia Award at the Sydney Film Festival. It’s touring around the country.

Culture

ISSUE NO. 13

2 MIN READ

‘Blak In-Justice: Incarceration and Resilience’ Exhibition Opens in Melbourne

‘Blak In-Justice: Incarceration and Resilience’ Exhibition Opens in Melbourne

‘Blak In-Justice: Incarceration and Resilience’ Exhibition Opens in Melbourne

By About Time
By About Time

A new art exhibition in Melbourne calls attention to Indigenous incarceration in Australia. It’s on from April to July 2025 at Heide Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne.

Culture

ISSUE NO. 10

3 MIN READ

Paper Chained International Art Exhibition

Paper Chained International Art Exhibition

Paper Chained International Art Exhibition

By Damien Linnane
By Damien Linnane

In Sydney in May 2024, Damien Linnane (editor of the prison magazine Paper Chained) held an exhibition of art by people in prison around the world. Linnane managed to obtain over 100 artworks from currently and formerly incarcerated people in eight different countries.

Culture

ISSUE NO. 1

3 MIN READ

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Book Club Review: The Wife and the Widow by Christian White

By About Time

Set on a quiet island in the dead of winter, The Wife and the Widow is a gripping mystery/thriller told from two perspectives.

Culture

ISSUE NO. 9

6 MIN READ

Movie Review of The Wasp

By Vincent

The Wasp is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps the viewer in suspense until the very last moment.

Culture

ISSUE NO. 9

2 MIN READ

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Reviewed by Mark

I've read thousands of novels over the last fifty-odd years and not one of them was romance, but while I'm trying new things – like paraplegia and prison – I might as well add in a romance novel to my life experience.

Culture

ISSUE NO. 8

3 MIN READ

Back to Black

By Vincent

‘Back to Black’ charts Amy's life from her teen years through to her success as a world famous musician and singer.

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ISSUE NO. 7

3 MIN READ

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