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VOD film review: Paddington 2

March 12, 2018 | David Farnor

This flawless family comedy will make you laugh, cry and fall in love with Hugh Grant. What more could you want? Read More

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VOD film review: Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

March 9, 2018 | Anton Bitel

This inspiring documentary sees past Hedy Lamarr’s cinematic glamour to her hidden invention.Read More

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First look BBC Three TV review: This Country Season 2

March 5, 2018 | David Farnor

BBC Three’s gently hilarious mockumentary returns for a promising second season.Read More

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UK TV review: Strike: The Silkworm

March 4, 2018 | David Farnor

“Offer them a biscuit. That always makes people feel special.” That’s the kind of wisdom you can expect from Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke). Some detectives will give you musings on the wretched nature of humanity. Others will have a wry … Read More

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UK TV review: Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling

February 25, 2018 | David Farnor

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger’s sparky double act makes Strike’s first TV outing an enjoyably grounded affair.Read More

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First look TV review: Picnic at Hanging Rock (2018)

February 20, 2018 | Martyn Conterio

Picnic at Hanging Rock gets the gothic treatment in this beautiful new TV adaptation that isn’t afraid to fashion its own identity.Read More

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VOD film review: Blade Runner 2049

February 19, 2018 | David Farnor

Denis Villeneuve’s remarkable sci-fi sequel is a profound evolution of the timeless original.Read More

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Why you should be watching The Bold Type

February 18, 2018 | Jo Bromilow

There’s something about New York, isn’t there? The city that has become, in the modern age, the very idea of the big city and the associated challenges that come with it. The various TV shows made in and around it … Read More

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