Series review: Staged
A Welshman, a Scotsman, and a whole load of pent-up actor energy log into a Zoom call. The Scotsman says to the Welshman, ‘The Welsh must have a good phrase for the end of the world. You know, Dylan Thomas …read more
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Game review: Minecraft Dungeons
A coffee break rogue-like experience with plenty of charm and rare cross platform title. Does it share Minecraft’s unique universal appeal and live up to the franchise? My introduction to Minecraft Dungeons was somewhat unusual, suckered in by a rare …read more
Film review: News of the World
Depending on your outlook, News of the World not being a dramatic reinterpretation of the story behind Britain’s most infamous tabloid newspaper may come as a disappointment. Instead this is an adaption of the 2016 novel of the same name …read more
Documentary review: Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
One of the first things that comes to mind when you think about Notorious B.I.G. are the words ‘I Love It When They Call Me Big Poppa’, his feud with Tupac and ultimately his murder in 1997. This documentary however …read more
Film review: Malcom and Marie
Produced and shot over lockdown, this is the first project from writer/director Sam Levinson since the release of his acclaimed HBO series ‘Euphoria’ and sees him once again team up with rising star Zendaya, who appears here alongside John David …read more
Film review: Space Sweepers
Leave Earth’s orbit for an action-packed adventure, featuring the deep space politics of the future and the daily struggles of the little people taking out the trash. This Korean big budget sci-fi goes toe to toe with Marvel with ease. …read more
Film review: The Midnight Sky
Directed by George Clooney and based on the novel ‘Good Morning, Midnight’ by Lily Brooks Dalton, The Midnight Sky tells the story of Earth on the brink of an unexplained environmental disaster. The last hope for humanity rests with a …read more
Film review: Wild Target
A British heist movie with no shortage of slapstick humour. In this good-natured romp three strangers wind up on a whirlwind adventure to stay alive. Starring Emily Blunt, Bill Nighy and Rupert Grint as an adept con artist, confused hitman …read more
Game review: Apex Legends Season 8 – Mayhem
Two years from its hugely popular release, the latest season update of Apex Legends includes a new character, weapon and map alterations among more minor tweaks. Is it still the smash hit that had the other big hitters stealing ideas …read more
Film review: Game Night
Max (Jason Bateman) and Annie’s (Rachel McAdams) weekly game night takes a turn for the bizarre when they are joined by Max’s wealthy brother (Kyle Chandler). He ramps things up a level when he books an elaborate murder mystery party, …read more