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Film review: Parasite

Film review: Parasite

Bong Joon-ho’s tragicomic thriller swept the last award season and became the first non-English film to win the Oscar for Best Picture. We missed it at release, but now that the dust has settled and it’s available for home viewing, …read more

Film review: The Old Guard

Film review: The Old Guard

Andromache (‘Andy’) of Scythia (Charlize Theron), an immortal, leads a group of other undying mercenaries who have secretly protected humanity for millennia. When they are joined by a new immortal, Nile (KiKi Layne), they must contend with their legacy while …read more

Album review: Haim – Women in Music Part III

Album review: Haim – Women in Music Part III

A very high level of musicianship and a vast array of genres and sounds have been cleverly pressed into one album on Haim’s latest offering. Whether it’s rock, folk, country, pop or electro, they’re just as comfortable exploring each genre …read more

Top 10 Drama Movies You Can Stream Today

Top 10 Drama Movies You Can Stream Today

Gripping, tear-jerking, provocative, heart-warming… a good drama can be all of these and more! Here are my picks for ten of the best drama movies that you can stream today (as of the time of writing). There’s two for each …read more

Top 10 Horror Movies You Can Stream Today

Top 10 Horror Movies You Can Stream Today

From creepy classics to frightening new favourites, here are my picks for ten of the best horror movies that you can stream today (as of the time of writing). There’s two for each of the UK’s top five streaming services, …read more

TV Series review: Staged

TV Series review: Staged

Michael Sheen and David Tennant (playing themselves) were due to star in a play that was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hoping to come out of lockdown ready to perform, their optimistic director Simon Evans (also playing himself) suggests …read more

Film review: The Gentlemen

Film review: The Gentlemen

Cannabis kingpin Michael Pearson (Matthew McConaughey) decides to sell his empire in hopes of a quiet retirement, but his decision spurs schemes and blackmail from those who want to challenge him. We missed Guy Ritchie’s latest crime caper at release, …read more

Film review: Dating Amber

Film review: Dating Amber

In 1990’s Ireland, Eddie (Fionn O’Shea) and Amber (Lola Petticrew) are two closeted teenagers who form a fake relationship to save themselves from school bullying. As the charade progresses, however, the pair struggle with embracing, or suppressing, their true sexuality.  …read more

Film review: Days of the Bagnold Summer

Film review: Days of the Bagnold Summer

When plans to visit his dad in the US fall through, teenage metal-head Daniel Bagnold (Earl Cave) is forced to spend the six weeks of summer holiday with his timid librarian mum, Sue (Monica Dolan). I really could not have …read more