Posts By Helen Archer
True Crime Tuesday: Don’t F**k with Cats
December 24, 2019 | Helen ArcherEvery Tuesday, our resident true crime obsessive gets their fix with a documentary film or series. We call it True Crime Tuesdays.
Most of you will know by now that this is not a polemic aimed at the critics of … Read More
Why you should catch up with BBC Three’s Ladhood
December 1, 2019 | Helen ArcherSeason 3 premieres on 5th September 2022. This mini review is based on Season 1 and was originally published as part of a BBC Three reviews column.
Liam Williams, probably best known to BBC Three viewers for his astute … Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: I Love You, Now Die
November 26, 2019 | Helen ArcherHBO’s detailed courtroom documentary is an important reminder of the complex, messy nature of truth.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Unbelievable
October 22, 2019 | Helen ArcherThis gripping, victim-led drama elevates the true crime genre to mature new heights.Read More
First look TV review: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1
October 21, 2019 | Helen ArcherYou’d have to be living under a rock not to notice the launch of Drag Race UK. The publicity it’s receiving is befitting this behemoth of a show. The original, US version, fronted by RuPaul, is this year celebrating its … Read More
Looking for Alaska review: Beautifully acted teen drama
October 19, 2019 | Helen ArcherThis eight-part drama, adapted by The OC creator Josh Schwartz from the young adult novel by John Green, introduces us to a motley crew of prank-loving youngsters who attend Culver Creek boarding school in remote Alabama. Miles ‘Pudge’ Halter (Charlie … Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Time: The Kalief Browder Story
September 10, 2019 | Helen ArcherThis documentary charting the mistreatment of Kalief Browder is a difficult but important watch.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Lorena
August 6, 2019 | Helen ArcherThis indictment of modern-day celebrity risks repeating the sins of the past.Read More
UK TV review: Big Little Lies Season 2 (spoilers)
July 31, 2019 | Helen ArcherWarning: This contains spoilers for the end of Big Little Lies Season 2. Not caught up? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.
When photos were leaked of Reese Witherspoon throwing a cone of ice cream at Meryl … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Stranger Things Season 3 (spoilers)
July 21, 2019 | Helen ArcherA masterclass in mixing light and dark, Stranger Things’ third season sees the show hit its stride.Read More