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The Essential Hirokazu Kore-eda Films

November 22, 2025 by Tom Jolliffe

It’s time to take a look at a modern master of Japanese (and beyond) cinema with the essential Hirokazu Kore-eda films… Often seen as the heir apparent to Yasujiro Ozu, this director may not be immediately recognised by Western audiences, but chances are you may have seen one or two of his more well-travelled films. […]

Filed Under: Articles, Opinions and Long Reads, Featured, Movies, Tom Jolliffe, Top Stories Tagged With: After Life, Air Doll, Broker, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Maborosi, Monster, Nobody Knows, Shoplifters, Still Walking, The Third Murder

Netflix releases trailer for final season of Ricky Gervais’ After Life

January 1, 2022 by Amie Cranswick

With just two weeks to go until After Life returns to Netflix, the streaming service has released a trailer, poster and images for the third and final season of Ricky Gervais’ acclaimed comedy-drama series;  check them out here… It’s the final season of After Life and Tony (Ricky Gervais) is still desperately mourning the loss […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Television, Trailers Tagged With: After Life, netflix, ricky gervais

After Life renewed at Netflix as Ricky Gervais signs overall deal with the streaming service

May 6, 2020 by EJ Moreno

After launching a second season to critical and fan acclaim, Ricky Gervais’ hit show After Life is coming back for another season. Netflix announced on Wednesday that the show would make its return for season three, as Gervais signed an overall deal with the streamer. The British comedian, the mastermind behind The Office and host […]

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Netflix Review – After Life Season 2

April 28, 2020 by Liam Hoofe

Liam Hoofe reviews After Life season 2… Long time fans of Ricky Gervais will know that his output over the last decade has been somewhat uneven. After scoring home runs with The Office and Extras in the early part of the century, shows like Life’s Too Short and Derek never managed to amass the same […]

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Trailer and poster for season 2 of After Life starring Ricky Gervais

April 9, 2020 by Gary Collinson

With just two weeks to go until season 2 of After Life arrives on Netflix, the streaming service has revealed a new poster and trailer for Ricky Gervais’ comedy drama series which you can check out here… Set in the small fictitious town of Tambury, the comedy-drama series follows Tony (Ricky Gervais), a writer for […]

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First look images from season 2 of After Life starring Ricky Gervais

February 16, 2020 by Amie Cranswick

Netflix has released four first look images from the second season of Ricky Gervais’ comedy drama series After Life which arrives on the streaming service on April 24th; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Read our review of After Life season 1 Set in the small fictitious town of Tambury, the comedy-drama series follows Tony […]

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Netflix Review – After Life

March 13, 2019 by Liam Hoofe

Liam Hoofe reviews After Life… By this point in Ricky Gervais’ career, fans have begun to know what to expect from the controversial comedian. Despite never quite reaching the heights of his earlier work, Gervais’ later output has often attempted, for better or worse, to blend his own personal brand of dark humour with real […]

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First trailer for Ricky Gervais’ After Life

February 24, 2019 by Amie Cranswick

Netflix has released the first trailer and poster for its Original Series After Life ahead of its arrival on the streaming service next month. The six-part comedy drama is written and directed by Ricky Gervais who also stars alongside Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Tony Way, David Bradley, and Ashley Jensen; check them out here… Tony (Ricky […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Television, Trailers Tagged With: After Life, Ashley Jensen, David Bradley, Kerry Godliman, ricky gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way

Supporting cast announced for Ricky Gervais’ After Life Netflix series

July 5, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Back in May it was revealed that Netflix has ordered the half-hour comedy series After Life from creator, director and star Ricky Gervais, and now the streaming service has announced the supporting cast. Set to feature alongside Gervais in the six-episode series are Penelope Wilton (Doctor Who), David Bradley (Game of Thrones), Ashley Jensen (Extras), Tony Way (Edge of […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: After Life, ricky gervais

Ricky Gervais’ After Life heading to Netflix

May 10, 2018 by Ricky Church

British comedian Ricky Gervais will be heading back to television for Netflix with a new dark comedy, After Life. The streaming service has ordered six half-hour episodes for its first season. Created, executive produced, directed by and starring Gervais, After Life centers on Tony (Gervais) who had a perfect life. But after his wife Lisa suddenly dies, Tony […]

Filed Under: News, Ricky Church, Television Tagged With: After Life, netflix, ricky gervais

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