I’ve got a really good feeling about 2026. And that’s saying something, because 2025 has been unbelievable one of those rare years where TV genuinely felt exciting again. Big titles landed, smaller shows broke through, and people actually talked about what they were watching. What’s surprised me most is that it doesn’t feel like it’s slowing down. If anything,…
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Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
With cinema constantly evolving and streaming platforms becoming more dominant, the theatrical experience feels more important than ever. Studio deals with companies like Warner Bros and Netflix continue to blur the line between streaming and cinema releases, raising questions about the future of movie theatres. Despite that uncertainty, 2026 is shaping up to be a…
FROM THE WEST END TO RIVERSIDE STUDIOS: THE SHOWS THAT STOLE MY HEART IN 2025
Every so often, a theatre year comes along that reminds me exactly why I fell in love with live performance in the first place. This has been one of those years. From intimate two-handers to jaw-dropping spectacle, I’ve laughed, held my breath, and been completely floored more times than I can count. Narrowing it down…
JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME” – GOOD GUYS DO SOMETIMES WIN
Every once in a while, a documentary comes along that reminds us why we fell in love with the movies in the first place. John Candy: I Like Me is one of those films. It’s not just about a comedian it’s about a man who made millions laugh while quietly carrying the kind of heart and humility…
SIX HIDDEN MOVIE GEMS THAT DESERVE WAY MORE LOVE
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably noticed the same films appearing on every “Top 10” list ever. Don’t get me wrong I love The Shawshank Redemption as much as the next person but what about the movies that slipped through the cracks? As someone who watches a lot of films (maybe too many, if you ask my friends),…
FROM SCHOOL OF ROCK TO NOUVELLE VAGUE: WHY I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET RICHARD LINKLATER AT LFF
There are few filmmakers who’ve ever made me want to start a band, quit school, and maybe make a film about it afterwards. Richard Linklater is one of them. This Saturday, I’ll be on the London Film Festival red carpet to meet the man himself the director who gave us School of Rock, Before Sunrise, and Boyhood now returning with something completely different: his…
JOHN PARTRIDGE ON “THE CODE”: IDENTITY, AUTHENTICITY, AND QUEER VISIBILITY
With a career spanning from Cats at 16 to EastEnders and beyond, John Partridge has never shied away from roles that challenge and inspire him. Now, he steps into the shoes of William “Billy” Haines in The Code at Southwark Playhouse a play that shines a light on a forgotten queer icon of Hollywood’s golden era. We sat down…
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…
BORN WITH TEETH REVIEW – NCUTI GATWA AND EDWARD BLUEMEL ELECTRIFY THE WEST END
When you get two brilliant actors on stage, magic happens and Born With Teeth is exactly that kind of show. The chemistry is undeniable, and it doesn’t hurt that Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel already know each other from Sex Education. That natural familiarity just flows on stage, making the tension and banter between their characters sparkle. I…
INNOCENCE, MERCY, AND THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: THOUGHTS ON “JUST MERCY”
“Our system has taken more away from this innocent man than the power to give back. We can change this world for the better. If we can look at ourselves closely and honestly. “I believe that we will see we all need justice, we all need mercy and perhaps we all need some measure of…










