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Snowpiercer Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘Without Their Maker’

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Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Snowpiercer… Incursions into third class, precisely prepared sushi and monologues on the necessity for perfect balance are all present and correct in episode four. With the exception of a protracted foot chase ‘Without Their Maker’ is lots of talking, minor moments of murder mystery and fleeting liaisons. What […]

Killing Eve Season 3 Finale Review – ‘Are You Leading Or Am I?’

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Martin Carr reviews Killing Eve’s season 3 finale… More than a few are apparently disappointed with this third season which they say lacks substance and suspense. Accusations have been levelled, insinuations made and Twitter rumblings heard leading to an internet aftershock. If a minority might be afforded the opportunity to retort let it be known […]

Snowpiercer Season 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘Access Is Power’

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Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Snowpiercer… This post- apocalyptic police procedural makes South West Trains look attractive. Those who thought they were getting an updated, expanded and broadened version of the Bong Joon-ho cult classic should be wise by now. This Snowpiercer which made its way onto Netflix over the weekend dances to […]

Exclusive Interview – Production Designer Amy Williams on Little America

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Production designer Amy Williams recently took the time to talk to Martin Carr about her involvement with Little America, her passion for the subject matter and some challenges that brought with it… How did you first become involved in Little America? My involvement stems from a working relationship with the producer, Alan Yang, on back-to-back […]

Exclusive Interview – VFX Supervisor Geoff D E Scott discusses TNT’s Snowpiercer

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Geoff Scott is a revered veteran of the VFX industry and has worked on projects which encompass both film and television. Some of these include London Has Fallen, The Witch and Colossal as well television shows such as Orphan Black. He recently chatted with Martin Carr about his client side VFX role in TNT’s Snowpiercer… […]

Exclusive Interview – Director Kabir Akhtar discusses Never Have I Ever

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Following the sleeper success of Netflix original Never Have I Ever Martin Carr recently spoke to director Kabir Akhtar about his love for this project… What initially attracted you to the project? I read about it in the trades and couldn’t believe it when I saw they were making this show. My reaction was, wait, […]

Exclusive Interview – Sound Designer Steve Fanagan on Normal People

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Revered sound designer Steve Fanagan took the time to chat recently with Martin Carr about his involvement with break out drama Normal People…. How did you first become involved with Normal People? I am fortunate enough to be able to say that this is my fifth collaboration with Lenny Abrahamson in ten years, who directed […]

Snowpiercer Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘Prepare To Brace’

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Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Snowpiercer… There are metaphorical and literal meanings underpinning that tagline as we delve into episode two of TNT’s flagship series. Snowpiercer as a programme has already superseded its feature film predecessor, by defining its two opposing protagonists within the narrative. Daveed Diggs brings an easy charm to Andre […]

Exclusive Interview – Snowpiercer Production Designer Barry Robison

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Martin Carr recently talked to production designer Barry Robison about bringing the long anticipated adaptation of Snowpiercer to our screens. A production which has historically made headlines, is burdened by a feature film forerunner of iconic status, and has yet emerged unscathed… Considering the protracted history behind Snowpiercer how did you first get involved? Through […]