I don’t understand why British true crime documentaries lag so far behind their American counterparts. The storytelling always feels rushed, and you never really get to know the victim as a person. In this case, we don’t even get an explanation of how Louise Kam met her killers. Was it planned, random, casual? Did she…
Category: Films
“My Oxford Year” Review: Romance, Rain, and a Touch of Poetry
“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: SILLY, STAR-STUDDED, AND SURPRISINGLY SENTIMENTAL
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…
LINDSAY LOHAN STILL HAS HER SPARK — A COMEBACK FUELLED BY TALENT, GROWTH, AND CHARM
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…
HOW BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM BECAME A QUIET CLASSIC
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…
WHY “WHITE CHICKS” IS STILL FUNNIER THAN MOST MODERN COMEDIES
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…
10 Movie/TV Quotes That Changed How I See the World
Everyone has a favourite movie quote a line that sticks with you long after the credits roll. Some make us laugh, others give us courage, and a few can even change how we see the world. Here are my top 10, along with the scenes. 1. Yorki – Jojo Rabbit (2019) Quote:“The Russians, Jojo, they’re coming and…
Serving Aces: My Favourite Tennis Films You Should Watch
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…
WATCH THIS / SKIP THAT
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…
ENTERTAINMENT LAB AND OVER THE SHOULDER A COLLABORATION MADE IN HEAVEN
Based in Beverly Hills, CA and Manhattan, NY Entertainment Lab is a fast growing. Talent management and production company with an impressive array of showbiz clients. Over the Shoulder has already interviewed Myrna Cabello from Apple TV’s ‘Your Friends and Neighbours’ and Joe Daru from ‘Long Bright River’ who are just a two of the long…










