Chris Columbus has done an excellent job with this murder mystery film. He has a special place in my heart already, as he directed the first two Harry Potter movies, which defined a big part of my childhood. That nostalgic affection probably made me even more excited to see his take on Richard Osman’s beloved novel. This…
The recent episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty just reminded me why Taylor is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters this season. Honestly, her whole arc has been such a glow-up. She’s still the bold, confident Taylor we’ve always known the one who’s quick with a joke, unafraid to speak her mind, and never short…
“This is the messiness of life, and as an annoyingly brilliant man once told me, these are the best bits.” Sofia Carson is on fire with romantic comedies this year, first The Life List, and now My Oxford Year. She has this girl-next-door charm that fits perfectly with these roles. You genuinely believe her as Anna, an…
Happy Gilmore 2 starts with a bang and delivers a hilarious first hour that had me laughing harder than I have in years. The film leans fully into its cornball nature and I loved that about it. It knows what it is and never tries to be anything more than a ridiculous, feel-good comedy. Even though…
When Bend It Like Beckham landed in UK cinemas in 2002, it wasn’t just a charming underdog sports film. It was even if we didn’t fully realise it at the time a cultural moment. A modest British indie about a Punjabi girl in West London defying tradition to chase a football dream, it went on to become…
It’s been over 20 years since White Chicks dropped and yet it still has got iconic lines and rewatched like it came out last week. Why is this chaotic and over the top 2004 comedy aged better than so many of the funnier movies today? Here are 4 reasons why I think it still stands…
With a career defined by bold innovation, inclusivity, and a deep love of storytelling, Rachel Bagshaw has stepped into the role of Artistic Director at the Unicorn Theatre Britain’s leading venue for young audiences. Known for her trailblazing work including The Shape of the Pain and her directorial debut at Shakespeare’s Globe, Bagshaw now brings her unique…
Theatre is meant to move, divide, thrill and sometimes completely disappoint. From West End giants to smaller gems, here’s my unapologetically honest breakdown of the most overrated, most underrated, and absolute best theatre productions I’ve seen. Agree, disagree this is my stage, and I’m not holding back. THE MOST OVERRATED MUSICAL – Hadestown I’ve already written a full article explaining…
WATCH THIS – Red, White & Royal Blue This feel-good feature will make you smile from start to finish. Based on Casey McQuiston’s best-selling novel, Red, White & Royal Blue delivers a charming blend of romance, wit, and political intrigue. The highly publicized feud between Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the U.S. President, and Britain’s Prince…
Myrna Cabello has so many strings to her bow that you wonder where she gets the time to express her wonderful talent. We are thankful that this actor, voice artist, singer-songwriter, writer, director, producer and graphic artist is here to entertain and inform us through her work. A shining light of the Latina community, Myrna…
