Few countries have produced as many wonderful television shows as Britain. Perhaps it’s the island air that leads to creativity – or the awful weather that has Britons trying to find escape and solace in fictional worlds of their creation. Whatever the case, there are bountiful numbers of series created …
Read More »What Tomb Raider 2 could learn from the games to make a great cinematic sequel
Tomb Raider (opens in new tab) – the Alicia Vikander-starring movie – was a breath of fresh air: uncynical, full of heart, and actually good (even great when compared to other video-game adaptations). The stage has certainly been set for the already-announced sequel to be an epic, world-spanning adventure – …
Read More »The Witcher season 2: What to expect from the new characters
The Witcher season 2 (opens in new tab) is rapidly filling out its cast. Alongside returnees – such as Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri – come over half-a-dozen new characters, including fan favourites, more witchers, and even a Beauty and the Beast-style monster. However, if you have neither dabbled in The …
Read More »Why we need a new Wes Anderson film – now more than ever
Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch (full title: The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun) will one day reach cinemas, and – if the trailer gives any indication – it will another wonderful exercise in filmmaking from the director. Following three separate storylines, The French Dispatch – Anderson’s first …
Read More »Oscars 2020 predictions: Who will get nominated and who could win?
Roll out the red carpet, the Oscars are almost here! Leading the Oscar nominations is Joker with 11, the most ever for a comic-book adaptation, beating both The Dark Knight and Black Panther. The supervillain origins story is closely followed by three movies – 1917, Once Upon a Time in …
Read More »Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: What is the J.J. Abrams cut? Does it really exist? Could it ever be released?
LucasFilm head Kathleen Kennedy probably thought J.J. Abrams was a safe pair of hand to replace Colin Trevorrow on Star Wars: Episode 9. However, with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Abrams directed arguably the most polarising Star War movie yet, causing more heated discussion amongst the fandom than even …
Read More »Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker cameos – everyone who appears in Episode 9
After 40 years, the Skywalker saga has finally come to an end. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) completes the trilogy of trilogies. While the debates out on whether the director J.J. Abrams landed the series successfully, there’s no denying some of the cameos were magnificent. Below, …
Read More »The Witcher Netflix ending explained: your biggest questions answered
So, you’ve reached The Witcher ending. Whether you binged it all in one day or took your time with The Witcher Netflix series (opens in new tab), you’re bound to have several questions after watching episode 8. In that hour – filled with death and destruction – Geralt, Yennefer, and …
Read More »The 25 best movies of 2019
It’s been a huge year for cinema. A saga over 40 years in the making came to an end. The Avenger defeated their biggest foe. And Cats (opens in new tab)… happened… Whether you enjoyed the mega-franchise movies that dominated the box-office or the smaller tales told by indie-filmmakers, the …
Read More »Watchmen showrunner Damon Lindelof talks us through episode 6 and that stunning twist [spoilers]
Damon Lindelof has done something extraordinary with Watchmen. Not only has the showrunner – best known for Lost and The Leftovers – created a TV sequel that will satisfy fans of Alan Moore’s graphic novel, but one that enhances the original. “This Extraordinary Being” marks perhaps the most mesmerising and …
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