The Truth About Jussie Smollett sets out to re-examine one of the strangest celebrity scandals of the last decade. In 2019, Smollett, best known for his role on the TV series Empire (which I’d honestly never heard of before watching this), reported that he was the victim of a brutal hate crime in Chicago. According to his account,…
Victoria Mapplebeck is a BAFTA-winning filmmaker and professor of Digital Arts at Royal Holloway. She received the 2019 BAFTA for her short-form documentary Missed Call, shot entirely on her iPhone. With her debut feature Motherboard, which premiered at the 2024 London Film Festival, Mapplebeck turns the camera on two decades of life with her son Jim, exploring…
After watching the recent Netflix documentary on the disappearance of Amy Bradley, I found myself with more questions than answers. While the documentary brought renewed attention to a case that’s haunted many for years, it also left out crucial perspectives especially those of Amy’s brother, Brad Bradley. In this article, I’ll share my thoughts on…
It all began in early 2000s Hollywood. Lindsay Lohan quickly became known for her magnetic on-screen presence in films like The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and Mean Girls. While she faced significant personal struggles throughout her career, Lohan has made a strong return in recent years, reminding both fans and critics that her acting skills and signature spark…
In 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship while sailing with her family through the Caribbean. Her disappearance sparked international headlines, a years-long investigation, and countless theories but to this day, she has never been found. A recent documentary series attempts to explore her story, but instead of delivering answers…
In 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally stabbed to death in their off-campus home in the quiet town of Moscow, Idaho. The killings shocked the small community especially since it had been eight years since the last reported murder in the area. The documentary One Night in Idaho – The College Murders is a must-watch…
Apple TV’s Black Bird is an incredible show that’s been on my watch list for some time now and if you’re a fan of gripping true crime dramas, it absolutely deserves a spot on yours too. This six-part limited series is a masterclass in storytelling, even though it first premiered in 2022. If you’re feeling burnt out…
After going to Wimbledon yesterday and having played tennis since I was seven it reignited my passion for the sport and inspired me to share my favourite tennis films. While tennis movies aren’t as common as other sports films, they offer a compelling mix of drama, romance, and comedy. Here are some of the best…
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…
“I kind of feel like Hannah Montana sometimes”, Madie (18) one off the rookie cheerleaders says describing her alter ego performing with the Dallas Cowboys, compared with her normal self. I love the different angle that this season provided. It had vulnerability, emotional depth and had more inspiring stories to tell. This season takes the…
