Michaela Coel recently set the world alight with her remarkable drama ‘I May Destroy You’ (my review of that coming tomorrow morning) but before that, she became hugely popular due to writing and starring in this Channel 4 comedy. This is a very different show as it doesn’t tackle some of the darker issues ‘I …
Tag Archives: Netflix
The Old Guard (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Greg Rucka, Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Netflix have absolutely conquered the TV space, and have produced a few really great movies, but on the whole, their films have been mostly misses. This is one I was really looking forward to and while I wasn’t disappointed, I also wasn’t thrilled. …
Da 5 Bloods (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Spike Lee, Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Kevin Willmott, Directed by Spike Lee. Spike Lee has spent his entire career speaking his truth and putting powerful political messages out into the world, and his voice is still as relevant today as it was back in 1989. The Black Lives …
Full BAFTA TV Awards 2020 – Nominations
The Full nominations are in and the detailed list is below. Some initial thoughts are that Killing Eve seems to have been unfortunately snubbed following last year’s win for Drama Series, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress, and is only here recognised by the brilliant Jodie Comer, who has a chance to repeat last years …
BAFTA TV Awards 2020 Nominations – Predictions
With the BAFTA TV awards now set to take place on 31st July (with no audience and new host Richard Ayoade), and the nominations due to be announced on 4th June, I will be doing some coverage beforehand looking at the shows that should be nominated and then predicting the shows that will, as well …
Continue reading “BAFTA TV Awards 2020 Nominations – Predictions”
BAFTA TV Awards 2020 – Who Should be Nominated
With the BAFTA TV awards now set to take place on 31st July (with no audience and new host Richard Ayoade), and the nominations due to be announced on 4 June, I will be doing some coverage beforehand looking at the shows that should be nominated and then predicting the shows that will, as well …
Continue reading “BAFTA TV Awards 2020 – Who Should be Nominated”
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020) – TV Review
If you pay attention to the news, you will have some idea of who Jeffrey Epstein is and what he did. If you have watched and read previous things about him, you will know most of what is shown in this documentary. However, if you haven’t, this documentary will be shocking and thrilling, and even …
Continue reading “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020) – TV Review”
Better Call Saul Season 5 (2020) – TV Review
‘Breaking Bad’ is widely regarded as the greatest show of all time, so the idea of making any sort of spin off or prequel was initially a daunting one. But ‘Better Call Saul’ has slowly worked its way to being considered almost an equal, and to some better. It is written with such delicate plotting …
Continue reading “Better Call Saul Season 5 (2020) – TV Review”
The Lovebirds (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall, Martin Gero, Directed by Michael Showalter. One of the first films that’s switched homes due to Corona Virus was ‘The Lovebirds’ a comedy that was due out as a Paramount theatrical release just as the pandemic started the ravage the whole world, and it was …
The Eddy (2020) – TV Review
Damien Chazelle is arguably the most ‘exciting’ and respected young director in Hollywood, as he has already delivered multiple critical darling films and won multiple Oscars for both himself and his cast/crew, so it is always going to be a big deal when he comes to Netflix to do a series. However, after watching the …
Howe's World of Film and TV 