Love the lights going down in the cinema? The thrill of the curtains being raised before the magic of theatre begins or settling down at home to watch your favourite TV show? This is the site for you! With interviews, reviews and articles celebrating the world of entertainment, my inspiration is to share my passion with you so that Over the Shoulder becomes a forum where together we can take a step behind the stage lights and delve into the Silver Screen.
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“I have been playing a role my whole life” one of the inmates says when musing on his participation in the prison theatrical society. Thinking about this line, it seems a very powerful metaphor for the movie. We all have personas that we project to others, and this becomes heightened in uncompromising prison life, where how others perceive us is important for survival. I am probably late to the party speaking about this production, but this film needs to be talked about more. It is…
Cameron Diaz is back with her first film since she took a break to become a mum 10 years ago. It’s a safe return to the big screen, which can be seen with her choice of co-star, her old friend Jamie Foxx. Cameron’s last film before she retired was ANNIE, again with Jamie Foxx. I thought she did a great job as the baddie turned good Miss Hannigan. The best friends are back with Netflix’s BACK IN ACTION, a spy film whose title is a…
Over the Shoulder was delighted and lucky to sit down with the multitalented actress turned director Julia Ford to discuss her experience at the helm of BBC’s hit courtroom drama SHOWTRIAL. Julia began a successful stage and screen career in the 1980’s before moving to her real love, directing. Julia offered great insight into the directing craft and the processes involved in making a blockbuster series and much more too…here we go Season 2 of SHOWTRIAL has been a massive success. How did the opportunity…
You know when you watch a series, quite often you say that the second season isn’t as good as the first, in this case however, I disagree. XO KITTY mark 2 is even better, and I don’t normally say that! XO KITTY is an American/Korean teen drama for all ages. You get to see the development of the characters and they shine more in this series but what I really love is that it wears its heart on its sleeve, which is exactly what you…
Today my choices for exciting TV shows that are returning in 2025 are mainly for the Gen Z audience. These shows have captivated me, and I am really looking forward to Gen Z heaven. Here are 5 of my most anticipated TV shows of 2025 STRANGER THINGS – This is the final season of the most successful supernatural franchise in recent years and hopefully it will be the best one yet. I was a bit disappointed with the fourth season as it dragged on too…
A quick shoutout to a Netflix show that I watched last night. MISSING YOU, is one of my favourite Harlan Coben’s adaptations, so cleverly done although sometimes a bit predictable. I guess that’s to be expected with so much murder mystery content around. MISSING YOU was better than most. Harlan Coben has agreed a fourteen series deal with Netflix and after this one there is only four more to go. It has five 45-minute episodes that are easy to watch and has got enough action…
The year ahead is going to be filled with movies that are wicked, comedic, romantic and action packed. All the genres will get a look in and even some new ones may be created. I feel that animated classics being turned into live action versions could be the surprise package that everyone will be talking about. Whether they will be flops or massive successes only time will tell. Here are 10 of my most anticipated movies of 2025. BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY. This…
As the year comes to an end, Over the Shoulder wraps up with what films we found to be the worst, the best and some hidden gems for you to check out. The list could go on and on but here is a selection of standout moments, good and bad. So shall we get started, Worst Films: 4) Mean Girls: Everyone loved the original so why base it on the Broadway musical based on the original movie? I get you are trying to keep it current and…
With 6 days to go until Christmas, it got me thinking what my top 5 yuletide movies are. This list would probably change from day to day as I remember other films but, as of now these are my favourites. So here we go … 5. The Holiday Calendar This is an underrated Netflix warm-hearted rom-com Christmas movie. The chemistry between Kat Graham and Quincy Brown is adorable. It is about a photographer who is stuck in a job that she has done for years.…