It’s chaos. It’s catharsis. It’s Shakespeare in an apron. From the outside, The Bear is a show about a kitchen and it is the boiling-point tensions, the burnt fingers, the constant need to “Yes, chef” through the smoke. Under all that chaos is something quieter, more deliberate, and maybe even more ancient. It’s theatre. It’s pure theatre…
Tag: drama
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…
WHY SEAN COMBS SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND GUILTY ON MORE CHARGES
Sean Combs, also known as “Diddy,” was recently found guilty on only two out of five charges brought against him. The charges he was convicted of involved transportation to engage in prostitution specifically related to Cassie Ventura and another woman referred to as Jane. However, many observers, including myself, expected more convictions particularly on the sex trafficking charge…
AMERICAN SWEETHEARTS: DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS S2 REVIEW
“I kind of feel like Hannah Montana sometimes”, Madie (18) one off the rookie cheerleaders says describing her alter ego performing with the Dallas Cowboys, compared with her normal self. I love the different angle that this season provided. It had vulnerability, emotional depth and had more inspiring stories to tell. This season takes the…
THE SURVIVORS: A MURDER MYSTERY WRAPPED IN GRIEF AND GUILT
This 6-part adaptation of Jane Harper’s Australian bestselling crime novel is an intense and grown-up murder mystery. While it is ostensibly a whodunnit, its real focus is the fracturing of individuals and families after grief, guilt and resentment takes its toll. This is part of its problem, as those looking for a straightforward twist and…
EXCLUSIVE: JOE DARU, BASEBALL, STUNTS AND THE LONG BRIGHT RIVER
Actor on the rise Joe Daru played Division One Baseball in college and represented the Thai Baseball National team in the Asian Games in 2014 and 2018. If that wasn’t enough Joe, aged just 24, moved to LA to pursue a career in acting. He has also become a brilliant stuntman that has given voice…
DEATH VALLEY: WHEN THE REAL MYSTERY IS WHY YOU’RE STILL WATCHING
The BBC ‘s six-part series DEATH VALLEY stars Timothy Spall as John Chapel and Gwyneth Keyworth as DS Janie Mallowan. Together, they investigate a string of crimes bit unfortunately, the show never quite comes together. At the centre of the series is Charles Ceaser, a fictional TV detective within the show. He’s a man who…
RIDE ALONG WITH GRIT: “ON CALL” DESERVES MORE CREDIT
“I have low tolerance for people who bitch, but if you make an effort, I can teach you the rest.” This is what Officer Harmon (Troian Bellisario) says to her rookie on his first day on the job as a patrol officer on the streets on LA. This Amazon Prime TV Show doesn’t waste any…
CELESTIAL DREAMS AND CHAOTIC REALITIES: THE LAST SWIM REVIEW
This was the penultimate movie I watched at Manchester Film Festival; I didn’t really know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. It’s a worthy addition to a great roster of movies that were on show for the week. Persian/Indian Director Sasha Nathwani has mostly made his name making short films, and his first feature,…
NETFLIX’S ADOLESENCE IS A FRESH, HARROWING AND GRIPPING DRAMA MINISERIES. BEST IN A DECADE
Imagine this, the police have just knocked down your door and bursts into your house and your 13-year-old child gets arrested as he has been accused of murdering his classmate Katie the night before. This is the harrowing story of Jamie Miller. The first two episodes immerse us in the procedural details, both detectives DI…










