Misbehaviour – Review
‘Misbehaviour’ begs the question, can a film be packed with a nuanced, well-executed and timely message and also just… you know… fine?
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Sex Education: Season 2 – Review
“Sex Education” returns with a stylish and thoughtful second season, albeit one that poses a crucial question: how many love-triangles is too many?
The Good Liar – Review
Matthew Lind was hoping to get some tips from The Good Liar about how to trick Santa Claus into thinking he deserved a new bike for Christmas. Instead, he got a British crime thriller starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, which is close enough.
Blinded by the Light – Review
Gurinder Chadha’s ‘Blinded by the Light’ follows a man caught between two cultures and his transformative journey through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Was our reviewer Matt Lind struck by brilliance, or would he have preferred to spend two hours staring at the sun?
Sex Education: Season 1 – Review
Teen-dramedy ‘Sex Education’ attempts to reconcile the awkwardness of adolescence with the complexities of the human need to, well… get jiggy. A lame comedy, or something more? Kelsey reviews.
Disenfranchised with the Doctor – Editorial
After a tumultuous series 11 of Doctor Who, Ciaran outlines the glaring issues with her once beloved series, and the crucial misstep that almost made her stop watching altogether.
The Favourite – Review
If you were expecting The Favourite to be an elegant dark comedy, think again. Yorgos Lanthimos’ depiction of Queen Anne’s reign is appalling and occasionally downright disgusting—and it’s great.
Doctor Who: Series 11, Episode 9: “It Takes You Away” – Review
Ciaran gives an honest recount of the latest Doctor Who episode, ‘It Takes You Away’ – does it surpass expectations, or continue on its downward spiral?
Doctor Who: Series 11, Episode 8: “The Witchfinders” – Review
Doctor Who series 11, episode 8, ‘The Witchfinders’ can only be summed up in one way, and Ciaran obliges.
Doctor Who: Series 11, Episode 7: “Kerblam!” – Review
‘Kerblam!’ exemplifies the new direction- and also the limitations – of Chris Chibnall’s stint as showrunner of Doctor Who. Is this shift in focus a good fit for the series, or are Chibnall’s efforts misplaced?