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Chevalier (2022): A Noble pursuit that falls short of greatness

Chevalier (2022): A Noble pursuit that falls short of greatness

Chevalier, released in the UK in June 2023, strives to ascend to the heights of the greatest period dramas but falls short of that lofty ambition
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Lady Chatterley’s Lover review: Steamy, stylish, and slow

Lady Chatterley’s Lover review: Steamy, stylish, and slow

Netflix’s latest adaption of D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover is steamy, stylish, and slow
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The Wonder review: Florence Pugh works wonders in gritty period drama

The Wonder review: Florence Pugh works wonders in gritty period drama

Florence Pugh is miraculous as she tackles faith and science head-on in Sebastian Lelio’s dark Netflix period drama
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Which Bridgerton character are you?

Which Bridgerton character are you?

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Check out our quiz to find out which Bridgerton character you are!
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Bridgerton is back with a much stronger season 2

Bridgerton is back with a much stronger season 2

Our Deputy Film Editor reviews the long-awaited Bridgerton season two
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Golden Oldies: Barry Lyndon, Kubrick’s masterful period drama

Golden Oldies: Barry Lyndon, Kubrick’s masterful period drama

For our next Golden Oldies, Tilly Price writes about her favourite period drama, Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon.
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Lesbian period dramas: Have we seen enough?

Lesbian period dramas: Have we seen enough?

Is it time to create more modern love stories for the LGBTQ+ community?
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Bridgerton the book: blue eyes, boobs and bigotry

Bridgerton the book: blue eyes, boobs and bigotry

Following the success of the Netflix series, Aileen Loftus reads the first book in the Bridgerton series.
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Bridgerton: Will you be joining the ‘ton’ this season?

Bridgerton: Will you be joining the ‘ton’ this season?

Does Bridgerton give modern viewers everything they need?
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Review: Queen Margaret at The Royal Exchange

Review: Queen Margaret at The Royal Exchange

Lauren Ellis-Stretch reviews ‘Queen Margaret’ at The Royal Exchange Theatre and explores how Shakespeare is told through a modern, female narrative
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