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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
I saw Paul and Paulette Take a Bath last month at the Soho Screening Rooms, and honestly, I found it very hard to immerse myself in. It’s the feature debut of British-French filmmaker Jethro Massey, and while I respect him for trying to make something original and different, leaning into bygone times instead of giving…
I think the critics have got this one wrong. The second season of Annika just landed on BBC iPlayer this week, and honestly, it’s perfectly watchable, more than that, it’s gripping, clever, and completely unique in how it’s told. What makes Annika a brilliant crime drama is its format. DI Annika Strandhed (played by Nicola Walker) breaks the fourth…
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…
There are some films that just feel like a warm hug movies that, no matter how many times you watch them, always bring a sense of joy, nostalgia, or comfort. Here are six of my absolute favourite comfort films that I never get tired of watching. 1. The Parent Trap (1998) This gem is one…
It’s been nearly 20 years since Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice was released, and it remains, in my opinion, the best version of Jane’s Austen’s beloved novel. Wright, an exceptional director known for films like Atonement, Hanna and the Darkest Hour, brought a fresh and cinematic approach to Austen’s world while staying…
