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News of the World: Respectable Western that lacks an emotional core
Despite a pair of solid performances and strong direction, News of the World falls short of being a great Western

Mud or Gold: The Dig Review
The Dig humanises the groundbreaking archaeological discovery of the Sutton Hoo burial sites and is a heart wrenching account of friendship and love

Bridgerton: Will you be joining the ‘ton’ this season?
Does Bridgerton give modern viewers everything they need?

It’s a Sin: Youth, freedom and AIDS in 1980s London
Channel 4’s newest series, It’s a Sin, is a compelling portrait of 1980s gay youth, sexual freedom and the beginnings of HIV epidemic

Not much of a Twist in a modern Dickens adaptation
A cartoonish Twist is far from updated in this confusing heist film that portrays Bill Sykes as a predatory lesbian

Dragon Rider – a worthy adaptation or a bad rip-off?
Dragon Rider is a German take on the concept of humans and dragons coexisting in one world, but fails to add anything innovative to it

The perfect Pixar Short: Part 2
These animated marvels have long led innovation in their field but how will they rank in our top ten series for style, sound and creative potential?

The Prom – the inclusive feel-good musical we all needed?
Lauryn Berry shares her views on ‘The Prom’, Netflix’s adaptation of the hit Broadway musical starring Meryl Streep, James Corden and Nicole Kidman

Does Wonder Woman 1984 live up to the first WW movie?
With high expectations after the previous Wonder Woman film and being the only superhero movie of 2020, did WW1984 prove itself to be as good as we wanted?

Chadwick Boseman shines in his final role in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ featuring great performances by Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis is a powerful exploration of artistry, race, inequality and the American dream
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The perfect Pixar Short: Part 1
Quirky, innovative, and always moving, Pixar’s Theatrical Shorts are ranked amongst each other in our top 10 list

Our favourite Christmas films
Wondering what you should watch this Christmas? Check out the list of our favourite festive films

Crock of Gold – A triumphant Shane MacGowan documentary
Contributor Lucas Rohan covers ‘Crock of Gold’ a few rounds with Shane MacGowan. Covering the Pogues, London’s punk scene and more. Touching on MacGowans Irish heritage through his life.

Mank – Fincher’s take on creating Citizen Kane
After a period away from the big screen, Fincher returns with a rich and thoughtful account of the career of Citizen Kane writer Herman J. Mankiewicz in Mank

‘Withnail and I’ in COVID-19
Revisiting the cult classic ‘Withnail and I’ during lockdown provides a much needed moment of escapism and humour

Review: The Queen’s Gambit
Netflix’s limited series follows a chess genius at work, telling the story of addiction and loss in 1960s United States

Review: Hillbilly Elegy
Even though it has two iconic actresses at the centre, Hillbilly Elegy is unable to engage with the big ideas at its centre due to dull writing and bad characterisation

‘Another Round’ for Merry Mikkelsen?
Another Round is an excellently crafted piece of work, amusing and fun at times but sincere and serene at its core.

International cinema: Asia
In the second edition of our International Cinema feature we take a look at our favourite Asian films

Review: Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun
Aunty Donna’s hilarious Aussie mayhem perfectly manages to stay on just the right side of pure insanity