“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…
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BACK IN ACTION IS TERRIBLE, BUT NOT THAT TERRIBLE
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…
EXCLUSIVE: SHOWTRIAL SEASON 2 DIRECTOR JULIA FORD TALKS DIRECTING, ACTING AND TRUE CRIME
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…
ENTERTAINING AND CHARMING: XO KITTY IS MORE THAN JUST ROMANCE
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…
MISSING YOU; A HARLAN COBEN MASTERCLASS
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…
The Worst Films, The Best Films and some Hidden Gems of 2024.
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, …
My top 5 XMAS Movies. For today that is!!!
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…
Netflix’s Black Doves is a Slow-Burning Spy Thriller with Sincerity
Black Dove’s six-part Netflix show offers a gripping exploration of secrecy, betrayal and the subterfuge of London’s criminal underworld and spy networks. At its core, this series is a slow burner about spy sleeper-cell Helen (Kiera Knightly), a woman who is married to on the rise MP Wallace Web (Andrew Buchan) and trapped in a…
A “Wickedly” Great Production
When I first heard about Wicked, I wasn’t sure if I was going to be impressed as it has had mixed reviews from the critics, and I wasn’t a great lover of the theatre show. However, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t know though that there were…
Our Little Secret: Lindsey Lohan shines in XMAS movie that fails to sparkle.
Lindsey Lohan still has the movie magic in her veins even if the movie lets her down. She returns with another holiday cheer movie, with Our Little Secret that is new on NETFLIX. Her acting renaissance continues with the last of three Christmas movies she has done for the streaming giant. The first two were…