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 Snowpiercer as a programme has already superseded its feature film predecessor, by defining its two opposing protagonists within the narrative.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 […]
Video Game Review – Maneater
Shaun Munro reviews Maneater… In our trying present, nobody could be blamed for giving card-carryingly “real” games like The Last of Us Part II a bit of a wide berth, their doom and gloom proving just a tad too relatable in the current moment. Some may instead defer to undemanding, colourful indie puzzle-platformers, while others […]
Video Review – The Lovebirds (2020)
EJ Moreno on the new Netflix movie, The Lovebirds… Nailing the perfect romantic comedy is no easy task. Finding that balance between making us love the couple at the center of the film, and provide comedic hijinks can be a struggle for most, but not The Lovebirds. Join our critic EJ Moreno as he dives […]
Movie Review – Cassandro, the Exotico! (2018)
Cassandro, the Exotico!, 2018. Directed by Marie Losier. Starring Cassandro. SYNOPSIS: An intimate portrait of one of Mexico’s most famous “exotico” wrestlers as he grapples with the dying days of his illustrious career in the ring. Professional wrestling in Mexico is a layered and complex world of traditions, pageantry and incredible athletic talent. Everyone is […]
Movie Review – Body Cam (2020)
Body Cam, 2020. Directed by Malik Vitthal. Starring Mary J. Blige, Nat Wolff, Theo Rossi, Anika Noni Rose, David Warshofsky, Ian Casselberry, Demetrius Grosse,Lorrie Odom and Emonie Ellison. SYNOPSIS: When a regular routine traffic stop turns into the unexplained, unprovoked death of an unarmed youth by the hands of reckless police officers a cop named […]
Comic Book Review – Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor – Year 2 #4
Rob Lake reviews Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor – Year 2 #4… Whilst attempting to avoid a time paradox both the Tenth and Thirteenth Doctors and their respective companions have ended up working together, and the previous issue ended with the Weeping Angels at the TARDIS’ doors with the Nestene Concious also still present in […]
Movie Review – The County (2019)
The County, 2019. Directed by Grímur Hákonarson. Starring Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir, Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Hannes Óli Ágústsson, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson and Hinrik Ólafsson. SYNOPSIS: A widowed farmer tries to escape the clutches of the corrupt “co-operative” that has a stranglehold on her farming community. Recent years have seen a selection of interesting movies making their way […]
Movie Review – The Trip to Greece (2020)
The Trip to Greece, 2020. Directed by Michael Winterbottom. Starring Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan, Cordelia Bugeja, Rebecca Johnson, Claire Keelan, and Tim Leach. SYNOPSIS: Actors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travel from Troy to Ithaca following in the footsteps of the Odysseus. Farewells are often bittersweet. For Michael Winterbottom’s “The Trip” storyline, where better to […]
Movie Review – The Lovebirds (2020)
The Lovebirds, 2020 Directed by Michael Showalter Starring Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Anna Camp, Paul Sparks, Betsy Borrego, and Kyle Bornheimer SYNOPSIS: A couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. The premise of The Lovebirds is dangerously simple and deceptively […]
Comic Book Review – 2000 AD Prog 2182
Rob Lake reviews 2000 AD Prog 2182… This week in Prog. 2182 is a finale special with no less than three of the episodes wrapping up their current stories within this issue – Judge Dredd – Chimpsky’s Law, Hersey and Survival Geeks. Backing these three up are Future Shocks – AI Loves You and a prologue for new series […]