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…
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MY FAULT LONDON: DARK, MESSY, AND ADDICTIVELY WATCHABLE
I watched the original Spanish drama Our Fault a while back and absolutely loved it. So when I heard they were doing a London version, I thought it might be even better and I think I might be right. I’ll admit I’m a bit late to this, since it came out earlier this year, but it’s one…
“THE WRONG PARIS” REVIEW: A CHEESY ROM-COM THAT SURPRISINGLY WORKS
You know those shitty slapstick movies that still manage to put a smile on your face? The Wrong Paris is exactly that kind of movie. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and honestly, neither should you when you watch it. Yes, it’s low budget. Yes, it feels like a mash-up of The Bachelor and a Hallmark Christmas special without…
DARKEST HOUR: THE OSCAR-WINNING MASTERPIECE NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
“You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth.” Winston Churchill delivered this line straight to Halifax’s face in the War Rooms, and somehow Halifax still didn’t get the point. That’s the kind of sharp, cutting drama Darkest Hour thrives on. For me, this is easily one of the best war films of…
PAUL AND PAULETTE TAKE A BATH: BOLD, CONFUSING AND UNSETTLING
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…
FROM SUPERMAN TO SIDEKICK DREAMS: AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION WITH MARTIN HARRIS
Martin Harris has worn a lot of hats in his career sports journalist, rock musician, video game icon and now a face in the latest Superman reboot. From swapping stories with co-stars to taking acting cues from James Gunn, Harris brings a mix of humility, enthusiasm, and a knack for great behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Over the…
“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…
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…
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…










