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UK TV review: Black Narcissus (2020)
December 27, 2020 | David FarnorThis vibrant tale of desire and doubt is an atmospheric echo of Powell and Pressburger’s iconic adaptation.Read More
UK TV review: Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy
December 27, 2020 | David FarnorThis charmingly old-fashioned family adventure is moving, uplifting and bursting with magic.Read More
VOD film review: The Mole Agent
December 11, 2020 | David FarnorAn octogenarian becomes an unlikely spy in this hugely entertaining and moving documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Flint
December 8, 2020 | Matthew TurnerScottish filmmaker Anthony Baxter explores the devastating impact of the Flint water crisis.Read More
Why We Are Who We Are should be your next box set
November 25, 2020 | Helen ArcherDirector Luca Guadagnino’s first foray into television is something of a triumph, losing neither his renowned aesthetic nor his sensitive characterisation in the translation to the small screen. This eight-part series, set in an American military base near Chioggia, Italy, … Read More
Defending Digga D review: A timely, absorbing documentary
November 24, 2020 | Helen ArcherThis absorbing documentary, directed by Marian Mohamed, follows 20-year-old UK drill artist Digga D (real name Rhys Herbert) as he is released from prison following 15 months inside, after being convicted of conspiracy to commit violent disorder. Having made a … Read More
UK TV review: Lovers Rock (Small Axe)
November 22, 2020 | David FarnorSteve McQueen’s anthology hits a musical high with this euphoric, energetic celebration of life and love.Read More
Small Axe review: Mangrove
November 15, 2020 | David FarnorSteve McQueen’s retelling of the Mangrove 9 case is vital, urgent and compassionate TV.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
November 10, 2020 | Helen ArcherFocusing more on Oscar Pistorius than Reeva Steenkamp, this true crime documentary is as exasperating as it is disrespectful.Read More
His Dark Materials Season 2 review: Bigger, bolder, darker
November 8, 2020 | David FarnorThis second chapter in this jaw-dropping Philip Pullman adaptation is bigger, bolder and darker.Read More