Ricky Gervais is firmly established as a multi-talented entertainer, and has created and started in some of British comedy’s finest works since the turn of the century. However, his Netflix show here is different. It’s funny, of course it is, but not in a laugh out loud and joke filled way, more on a human, …
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Eighth Grade (2018) – Review
An A24 Picture, Written and Directed by Bo Burnham. A24 has developed a strong reputation for being the home of great coming of age films, and this is one that definitely contributed to that image. First time director Bo Burnham crafts a authentic, low-key, and at times painfully real portrait of a key time in …
Survive (2020) – TV Review
Quibi, the new streaming service from Jeffrey Katzenberg, launched a few weeks ago to a lot of chatter online but little general fanfare. It received criticism for its ‘movie in chapters’ and ‘phone only’ content, as it seems to be another step away from film as an art form, and a step closer to all …
Belgravia (2020) – TV Review
A period drama from the writer of Downton Abbey was always going to get snapped up by ITV, and while I doubt they regret the decision, the result certainly wasn’t the home run they were hoping for. The show achieved steady ratings and mixed-positive reviews, but far from caught on in the way Downton did. …
The Batman Delayed
Warner Bros has announced a fresh new set of release date changes due to the Corona Virus. They new dates announced are: The Many Saints of Newark – 12th March 2021 Reminiscence – 16th April 2021 (Newly Dated) The Batman – 1st October 2021 Elvis – 5th November 2021 King Richard – 19th November 2021 …
Climax (2018) – Review
A Wild Bunch Picture, Written and Directed by Gaspar Noe. This film is probably not the best thing to watch during lockdown. A single location film that spirals from innocent dancing to some sort of drug fuelled murder orgy. Gaspar Noe is notorious for taking huge risks and exploring sex, violence and everything else in …
Killing Eve Season 3 – Management Sucks (Reaction)
The premiere was an interesting but uneven episode, but it seems that was necessary to clear the decks and start again. Episode 2 is a very different sort of episode, and the kind the show rarely does. It is mournful of the person that the characters have lost, and allows for us to explore the …
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What to Watch at Home this week (20-27th April)
For obvious reasons, most of the country is in their houses and therefore looking for things to watch on TV. Here are a 5 things I have selected that I’m looking forward to this week and that I think people should check out… Killing Eve – Monday 6am/Sunday 9.15pm Season 3 of one of the …
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Veep Season 3 (2014) – TV Review
As my binge watch of the show continues on, it is becoming more obvious to me that this is one of the best comedy casts ever put together. All of the characters are so identifiably singular and absolutely hilarious in their own way, and the whole cast just nail their roles. Julia Louis-Dreyfus continues to …
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) – Review
A EMI Picture, Written by Monty Python, Directed by Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones. Certain people have certain comedic tastes, but I struggle to see who could watch this film and not laugh. It is simply one of the funniest and most ridiculous films ever made. The Monty Python crew are now well renowned as some …
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