Maintenance Required is the modern-day You’ve Got Mail but with cars, torque, and a dash of feminist flair and honestly, it really works. The story follows Charlie (Madelaine Petsch), a strong and independent woman who runs an all-female auto shop in a tight-knit community. When a sleek, corporate garage opens across the street, her world is thrown…
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FAMILY BETRAYAL: THE CHILLING MURDER OF BECKY WATTS
“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…
“STEVE” – A POETIC LOOK AT PAIN, REDEMPTION, AND SECOND CHANCES
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…
FAMOUS LAST WORDS: JANE GOODALL’S FINAL MESSAGE TO EARTH
Netflix’s new docuseries Famous Last Words, hosted by Brad Falchuk, takes on a concept that’s both beautiful and unsettling: giving remarkable figures a chance to record a final message before their death. It’s intimate, raw, and deeply human. The first episode features none other than Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away last week at the age of…
CHARLIE HUNNAM TRANSFORMS IN MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY – A DISTURBING DIVE INTO MADNESS
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…
SULLIVAN CROSSING REVIEW: FAMILIAR BUT STILL FINDING ITS OWN VOICE
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…
‘ALL OF YOU” – A CALM, MELANCHOLY LOOK AT LOVE AND FATE
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…
MODERN LOVE AND OLD TRUTHS: REVIEWING RUTH AND BOAZ
When I first watched the trailer for this film I was hooked, and I didn’t know the story was inspired by the Bible story of Ruth. That caught my attention because I was curious how such an ancient story would be translated into a modern setting. This version reimagines Ruth as a hip hop artist…
WHISPERS IN THE PINES: “WAYWARD” IS A HAUNTINGLY ODD THRILLER
Tall Pines, from the outside, looks like a perfect community idyllic, serene, and unbothered. Nothing seems out of place. Yet from the moment we step inside, there’s an undeniable sense that something is off. Alex Dempsey (Mae Martin), a cop searching for a fresh start, moves with his pregnant wife Laura (Sarah Gadon) to remote…
THE ESCAPE ARTIST REVIEW: DAVID TENNANT SHINES IN THIS GRIPPING LEGAL THRILLER
When it comes to legal dramas, The Escape Artist stands out for its mix of courtroom battles, psychological tension, and moral dilemmas. Starring David Tennant in one of his most captivating roles, the series asks an unsettling question: how far can a man go in escaping responsibility both in the courtroom and in life? William Burton (David…










