Out this week
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Ewan Mcgregor stars as Christopher Robin in this slightly slow but very sweet Disney take on A A Milne’s famous book. When Christopher, played beautifully by the very talented Ewan, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-pooh (voiced by Jim Cummings), he slowly helps him to rediscover the joys of life. Adults and kids will love this warm and fuzzy movie. IN CINEMAS Thursday
HOW TO BE PERFECT by Holly Wainwright
If you loved her first novel The Mummy Bloggers, Holly’s new book won’t disappoint. It’s a funny and entertaining romp through the world of lifestyle gurus, green smoothies and Insta-fit mums. Holly’s tongue-in-cheek commentary on the ever-growing cult of self-improvement will keep you laughing until the last page. OUT NOW (Allen & Unwin, $29.99)
ATLANTA MONSTER
Feeding our appetite for true crime, this podcast, from the makers of Up And Vanished and How Stuff Works, revisits the story of one of the city’s darkest secrets, the 1979-81 Atlanta Child Murders. Nearly 40 years after the disappearance and murder of more than 25 African-american children and young adults, many questions remain unanswered. Host Payne Lindsey re-examines the cases with the hope of providing closure for the families affected. VISIT atlantamonster.com