Malcolm & Marie, 2021. Directed by Sam Levinson. Starring John David Washington and Zendaya. SYNOPSIS: Malcolm (John David Washington) and Marie (Zendaya) have just returned from the premiere of his latest film. It’s late and someone is spoiling for a fight. This black and white arthouse exercise from writer director Sam Levinson has been loved […]
Marvel’s WandaVision – Episode 5 Review
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Marvel’s WandaVision… As we slide into the Eighties, Marvel begins to extend its reach, lay down essential building blocks and make way for Phase Four. Florescent leg warmers, huge perms and era specific distractions cloak an intricate game of plotline poker. Slowly but surely this superficial sitcom-slash-delicate defence […]
Movie Review – Greenland (2021)
Greenland, 2021. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh. Starring Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd and Scott Glenn. SYNOPSIS: John (Gerard Butler) and Alison (Morena Baccarin) Garrity need to make it to safety with their son Nathan (Roger Dale Floyd). Their journey is only the start. A lack of alpha male behaviour from Gerard […]
Exclusive Interview – Screenwriter Chris Matheson discusses the legacy of Bill and Ted
Martin Carr chats with screenwriter Chris Matheson… Chris Matheson has carved his own niche into the cultural sub-conscious, as one part of the writing team behind Bill and Ted. Time travelling San Dimas teenagers, who audiences have watched grow up over almost thirty years. Their iconic status, which has recently been reaffirmed with Bill and […]
American Gods Season 3 Episode 4 Review – ‘The Unseen’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of American Gods season 3… Burgeoning relationships between reincarnated cadavers is something that only works in American Gods. That this bond has developed between an undead wife and coin carrying leprechaun is something else entirely. Incorporating flaming biker bars, intentionally naked all Fathers and incarcerated goddesses, it is yet another […]
The Stand Episode 5 Review – ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of The Stand… There is a decadence to the world of Randall Flagg which provides this show with some precious life blood. Ensconced within an ivory tower of gaudy extravagance, he surveys the domain like a feudal lord, bestowing leniency upon his subjects. That this perfect personification of hell […]
Marvel’s WandaVision – Episode 4 Review
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Marvel’s WandaVision… We are not in Kansas anymore, as Marvel goes full Cinematic Universe with added Easter eggs. Using flashback to tie things together, WandaVision broadens the narrative canvas, introduces new chess pieces into play and goes more than a little meta. Links are forged to entries in […]
Exclusive Interview – Showrunner Simon Allen discusses The Watch
Screening right now on BBC America and taking inspiration from the books of Sir Terry Pratchett, The Watch is an irreverent tale of murder and mystery. Adapted and ushered into existence by show runner Simon Allen, it delves into the Discworld in a unique way, inviting audiences to experience a journey unlike any other. Simon recently […]
Exclusive Interview – Production designer Aaron Haye on Stephen King’s The Stand
Martin Carr chats with The Stand production designer Aaron Haye… Aaron Haye has been in visual effects for over twenty years, worked as a model maker for ILM and been involved creatively on everything from the Star Wars prequels to J.J. Abrams Star Trek. His work as a production designer can be seen on Bohemian […]
American Gods Season 3 Episode 3 Review – ‘Ashes and Demons’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of American Gods season 3… With news that this season is getting slayed by critics, while fans are apparently abandoning ship like their life depended on it, episode three brings hope. Something approaching a coherent storyline is starting to kick in and visual confidence is being restored. Whether that […]
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