I have never seen a Paul Thomas Anderson movie before, so this is my first one. Don’t come for me. That said, I can now understand why people love his films. One Battle After Another is bold, chaotic, and strangely magnetic a film that feels both messy and meaningful at the same time. It’s very manly in…
I was lucky enough to catch Castles at the Drayton Arms Theatre a tender and thought-provoking two-hander about love, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Written and co-starring Dan Blick, Castles explores personal growth through the lens of a romantic relationship. The play begins with Jonny and Rain meeting at a party, and from there, we follow their journey through the highs…
Netflix’s Is It Cake? Halloween Edition returns with spooky twists, edible pumpkins, and a few groan-worthy jokes. I totally get the concept it’s creative and fun but honestly, host Mikey Day can be a bit much. Most of his jokes don’t really land, and it sometimes feels like the show is trying too hard to be funny….
This Agatha Christie inspired thriller wants to be clever and suspenseful, but instead it feels sluggish and oddly lifeless. Journalist Laura “Lo” Blacklock (Keira Knightley) has just returned to work after witnessing a traumatic event the death of a female source. Hoping to ease her back in, her editor assigns her a fluff piece: covering…
The beginning was iconic that graveyard setting was such a clever choice. It tied perfectly into Halloween and the eerie tone of the series, especially with the contestants literally digging up their “graves” to find shields. It’s the perfect mix of camp and suspense that makes The Traitors so addictive. I feel like Cat Burns will be a brilliant…
“How can you do that to a member of your family? I couldn’t do that to a stranger, let alone somebody I grew up with.” That line from Becky Watts’ close friend, Courtney Bicker, captures the heartbreak and disbelief at the core of A Killer in the Family: The Murder of Becky Watts. It perfectly sums…
What are three things that you would describe yourself as? This is one question that the interviewer would ask the troubled kids from the school. This drama is about a guy called Murphy (Cillian Murphy), a troubled but passionate headteacher who runs a residential reform school for kids who’ve lost their way. He’s got some…
From the first scene of the first episode, you can tell straight away that it’s going to be a very creepy but disturbing series. There’s an unsettling tone that sets in immediately, and it doesn’t really let up. You almost feel uncomfortable even before anything truly horrifying happens, which is a credit to how well…
If you’ve seen Virgin River, then Sullivan Crossing will give you an instant sense of déjà vu. From the opening scenes, it carries the same cozy-small-town vibe, heartfelt drama, and mix of romance and personal struggles. And honestly, I’m still not entirely sure how I feel about it yet. The story centers on Maggie Sullivan, a young neurosurgeon…
Imagine you’re single and searching for your soulmate and there’s a test that promises to match you with that person. Simple, right? No more faff, no endless dating apps, no uncertainty. Just the certainty of destiny, wrapped up in science. We start with university friends Laura (Imogen Poots) and Simon (Brett Goldstein). He takes her…
