Posts By Sophie Davies
Launchpad: Disney unveils collection of shorts from up-and-coming storytellers
April 17, 2021 | Sophie DaviesDisney is shining a spotlight on a new generation of dynamic storytellers with Launchpad, a collection of live-action short films for Disney+.
The filmmakers, all from underrepresented backgrounds, were selected from more than 1,100 US applicants and were given an … Read More
UK TV review: Dead Pixels Season 2
February 2, 2021 | Sophie DaviesJon Brown’s witty, quotable gaming sitcom is the spiritual successor to Peep Show.Read More
UK TV review: Ghosts Season 2
September 27, 2020 | Sophie DaviesGhosts gets even more spirited in this clever, imaginative, laugh-out-loud funny second season.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Duchess
September 12, 2020 | Sophie DaviesKatherine Ryan takes her bold, unapologetic persona into the real world with this uneven sitcom.Read More
Good Girls Season 3 struggles to shake things up
August 9, 2020 | Sophie DaviesThis likeable crime thriller struggles to shake things up in a curtailed third season.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Politician Season 2
July 5, 2020 | Sophie DaviesLacking in satire and likeable characters, The Politician’s second campaign soon loses momentum.Read More
Why you should be watching The Other One
June 12, 2020 | Sophie DaviesThis gentle tale of two women helping each other through grief is a fresh, funny comedy.Read More
Why you should be watching Schitt’s Creek
May 24, 2020 | Sophie DaviesThis delightful riches-to-rags comedy maintains its sharply written charm until the very end.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Good Place Season 4 (spoilers)
February 3, 2020 | Sophie DaviesThe high-concept, unforgettably distinct comedy comes to a poignant conclusion that places emotion over philosophy.Read More
The End of the F***ing World Season 2 review: A striking, distinctive sequel
November 9, 2019 | Sophie DaviesSeason 2 of this dark, visually striking comedy is just as compelling as Season 1, if not even more so.Read More