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Exclusive Interview – Nick Santora discusses Quibi’s The Fugitive

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With this reimagining of cult television show The Fugitive Emmy nominated executive producer Nick Santora has raised the bar again for Quibi. With concise dialogue, dynamic construction and solid performances it matches Most Dangerous Game across the board. Nick recently took time out to talk about his involvement, that casting and his experience this time […]

Exclusive Interview – Comedian Richard Lett discusses the documentary Never Be Done

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Martin Carr chats with comedian Richard Lett about his documentary Never Be Done… In conversation Richard Lett is considered, eloquent and honest. His documentary Never Be Done is uncompromising, hard hitting and equally honest in ways words could never really convey. During our thirty minute conversation he was candid about recovery, pragmatic about his journey […]

Movie Review – Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story (2020)

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Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story, 2020. Directed by Roy Tighe. Starring Richard Lett, Roy Tighe, Breanna Lett, Graeme Morgan and Kathleen Bolton. SYNOPSIS: Never Be Done charts the journey of veteran comedian Richard Glen Lett into darkness. Foul mouthed, unrepentant and addicted film maker Roy Tighe documents his peaks and troughs on […]

TV Review – Prodigal Son Season 1

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Martin Carr reviews season 1 of Prodigal Son… This twist on a psychological drama is the brainchild of Chris ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow‘ Fedak and Sam ‘The Love Guru‘ Sklaver. In terms of unlikely collaborations it sits up there with Bing Crosby and David Bowie doing a Christmas single. In actuality what springs from this […]

Exclusive Interview – Director Catherine Hardwicke discusses Quibi’s Don’t Look Deeper

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Martin Carr speaks with director Catherine Hardwicke about Quibi’s Don’t Look Deeper… Catherine Hardwicke has been a production designer for Cameron Crowe and David O. Russell, as well an acclaimed director with Lords of Dogtown, Thirteen and of course Twilight. Recently she took time to discuss her involvement in Quibi’s Don’t Look Deeper. A tale […]

Movie Review – Summerland (2020)

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Summerland, 2020. Written and Directed by Jessica Swale. Starring Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Penelope Wilton, Sian Phillips and Tom Courtenay. SYNOPSIS: Isolated academic Alice Lamb (Gemma Arterton & Penelope Wilton) shuns convention, frowns on slovenliness and keeps people at a distance. Wartime brings its own responsibilities and soon her icy demeanour is compromised by Frank […]

Quibi Review – Don’t Look Deeper

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Martin Carr reviews Don’t Look Deeper… At first glance Don’t Look Deeper is a contemporary tale of adolescent angst, repressed emotions and personal loss. However, much of this Quibi series which brings revered director Catherine Hardwicke on board trades in subterfuge. There are shades of Blade Runner, elements of Ex Machina and a touch of […]

Perry Mason Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘Chapter Six’

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Martin Carr reviews the sixth episode of Perry Mason… We are in the realm of court room drama at last as Perry Mason joins convention, embraces archetype and Matthew Rhys rises like a phoenix to embody this character. Stephen Root’s Maynard Barnes leads the despicable charge elsewhere as a conniving district attorney, seeking to profit […]

Exclusive Interview – The Alienist: Angel of Darkness production designer Ruth Ammon

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Ruth Ammon was the production designer who helped Heroes become a landmark series, jump started Jack Ryan for the streaming generation and has now brought together period drama and gothic horror with flair in season 2 of The Alienist: Angel of Darkness. She recently took time out to talk to Martin Carr about her involvement […]