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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
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
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
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
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
UK TV review: McMafia Season 1
February 6, 2018 | David Farnor
BBC One’s globe-trotting portrait of modern crime is convincing and cool – sometimes, a little too cool.Read More
VOD film review: Borg vs McEnroe
January 22, 2018 | David Farnor
This smashing sports biopic is hit home by a pair of ace performances.Read More
UK TV review: Witless Season 3
January 9, 2018 | David Farnor
BBC Three’s criminally silly sitcom bids a surprisingly moving farewell.Read More
UK TV review: The League of Gentlemen Anniversary Specials (2017)
January 2, 2018 | David Farnor
With just the right balance of irreverence and fear, this delightfully dark three-parter is a piece of wickedly entertaining television.Read More
UK TV review: Grandpa’s Great Escape
January 1, 2018 | David Farnor
This soaring adaptation of David Walliams’ novel is heartfelt and funny family viewing.Read More
