Perth born author, Renato Bonasera reflects on his personal experiences and those of others whose stories have been the catalyst for deeper insight into life, suffering, death and the supernatural in his latest offering, ‘Into the Cloud of Knowing.’ By Amanda Murthy.

The problems with “Mortal Kombat” (Warner Bros.) go well beyond off-kilter spelling.

The tedious sci-fi parable “Voyagers” (Lionsgate) seems designed to prove that in space, no one can hear you yawn.

The goal of a film bearing the title “Godzilla vs Kong” would seem to be simple enough. Set the iconic beasts raging at each other until at least one Asian city has been devastated, then roll the credits.

Clever but morally misguided, Nobody (Universal) is a bloody action flick that’s suitable for no one starring Bob Odenkirk as mild-mannered accountant who is actually a highly skilled former military operative trying to live an ordinary life. By John Mulderig.

The Father has nothing new to say about the challenges of dementia. Yet, in adapting his play with co-screenwriter Christopher Hampton, director Florian Zeller does succeed in presenting the difficulties resulting from that illness in an innovative way. By Kurt Jensen.

Japchae is a Korean dish enjoyed cold as a side dish or served as a hot main course over a steaming bed of rice. A staple found at celebrations and festive holidays, this vibrant dish is made with sweet potato starch glass noodles, featuring a medley of colourful vegetables.

The lively and colourful animated adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon” teaches viewers that trust is the necessary basis of peaceful coexistence while showcasing the ills produced by greed and aggression.

Set in the 1980s, Minari (A24), a gentle mix of drama and comedy, explores the immigrant experience from a Korean American perspective.

Director Miranda de Pencier’s drama The Grizzlies (Northwood Entertainment) tells the inspiring true story of a town that suffered the highest suicide rate in North America but found hope through the introduction of a lacrosse programme for its teens.