Film, TV & Book Reviews

I began 2024 with a review of the 28th Jack Reacher novel, in which I wrote that if what you want is a massive, bloody angel of righteousness doing a whole ...

As a working stand-up comedian, I have a special place in my heart for Netflix’s stand-up specials. While some don’t like to admit it, Netflix’s decision to ...

Comedy stars of yesteryear take on new roles in Netflix whodunnit, although there is some dark comedy, No Good Deed. Lisa Kudrow of Friends fame plays home owner and former ...

If you’re reading this review from the vantage point of having always felt utterly fulfilled by every element of your existence, then what you’ll find between the pages ...

By Dirk Matten The second season of Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched show of all time, has been eagerly awaited by many. The first season featured players participating in a ...

Kleo Straub grunts when she is frustrated. The series sports exaggerated (or is it?) 80s attitude, oddballs left, right and centre – like the techno junkie who thinks he’s from ...

By Philippa Tracy There is something very atmospherically appealing about a crime novel set in the Australian outback. Jane Harper’s debut novel The Dry inspired a whole new sub-genre ...

Something old, something new, something thrilling and something true! Netflix’s 2025 series and movies slate has something for everyone. Here’s what to look forward to. American Primeval From the ...

By Morgan West Nathan Fillion has long been a favourite of mine, so when I first heard about The Rookie, I knew I had to give it a try. And ...

The end of a year is naturally a time for reflection, and it would be a sad thing if reflection couldn’t be turned into a set of unjustifiable and ...

This has been quite a year for Netflix. The streaming giant cemented its dominant position in the ongoing streaming wars, pouring billions into original programming. Much like life though, not ...

When the Chinese ambassador in London is found dead, Helen (Keira Knightley), wife of the defence secretary, wants to know why her lover is among the trail of seemingly unconnected ...

This year has been exceptionally good for the entertainment industry, with new series dropping and movies raking in the money. Streaming is of course always on the rise, with Netflix ...

In a recent review, I committed a sin. I referenced a novel that I had not read. As so often, one’s first step into the mire of corruption leads ...

One of the most watched shows this season, Netflix’s masterpiece Arcane is based on the world of League of Legends, diving into the conflict between the utopic city of ...

Speaking in 1895, Oscar Wilde responded to a critic questioning the fact that all his characters tend to sound like him, with the assertion that such criticism could only exist because ...

Containers spoilers for 2024 Netflix holiday movie Hot Frosty Hallmark Christmas movies. Everyone knows about them. They are bland, formulaic, extremely low budget, and usually serve as background noise to family ...

Why is a show that first aired in 2002 resurfacing? Because it is now on Netflix and available to audiences beyond the United States and all generations. Monk is a light-hearted ...

By Philippa Tracy This family saga spans several decades in the lives of the Barnes family in a small town in Ireland in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash. Over ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time where projects are delayed for an unspecified time in the near future (January 3rd, it’s January 3rd), gatherings ...

By Morgan West If you’re looking for a dose of holiday magic with a modern twist, Dash & Lily is the perfect watch this Christmas. Based on the young ...

Last year, I read The English Experience by Julie Schumacher, in the course of which I discovered the existence of The Thurber Prize for American Humor – which she had won ...

Gone are the days when actors shot a movie and then moved on to their next project. With the rise of marketing and social media, promoting a film is part ...

A good beginning for people who want to get into anime is Noragami, even though its release date of 2014 makes it quite old in anime terms. And the plot is ...