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Interview: Xavier Giannoli talks MUBI’s The Apparition
August 3, 2018 | Josh Slater-WilliamsFrom the director of Marguerite and The Singer, The Apparition is a French drama concerning a journalist (Vincent Lindon) being hired by the Vatican to assist with a canonical investigation into a young woman (Galatéa Bellugi) in a small French … Read More
The Rise of Sivagami: Netflix orders prequel to Baahubali franchise
August 3, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered a prequel to Baahubali, India’s highest grossing film franchise.
The Netflix original series is based on Anand Neelakantan’s book, The Rise of Sivagam, and takes place before the hit global blockbuster. Called Baahubali: Before the Beginning, it … Read More
Netflix picks up Korean medical drama Life
August 3, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix is expanding its library of K-drama with the acquisition of new series Life.
The medical drama, which features Lee Dong-wook from the Korean hit series Goblin, Is written by Lee Su-yeon (Stranger) and directed by Hong Jong-chan and Lim … Read More
VOD film review: The Apparition
August 3, 2018 | Josh Slater-WilliamsThis investigative drama concerning religion has plenty of details to believe in, but little to inspire devotion.Read More
Trailer: Haifaa Al-Mansour’s Nappily Ever After set for September release
August 3, 2018 | David FarnorHaifaa Al-Mansour’s Nappily Ever After arrives on Netflix this September, and a new trailer gives us our first look at the latest project from the Wadjda director.
The film, which is based on the book by Trisha R. Thomas, stars … Read More
VOD film review: Tomb Raider (2018)
August 2, 2018 | David FarnorAlicia Vikander makes for a likeable Lara Croft in this fun start to a promising new franchise.Read More
UK TV review: The Handmaid’s Tale: Season 2, Episode 11 (spoilers)
August 2, 2018 | David FarnorElisabeth Moss deserves all the awards for this gruelling, moving one-woman show.Read More
Amazon axes Dangerous Book for Boys
August 2, 2018 | David FarnorAmazon has decided to axe its TV series based on The Dangerous Book for Boys.
Inspired by the best-selling book, the series told the story of a family overcoming loss with the help of a book filled with life lessons … Read More
VOD film review: Pacific Rim: Uprising
August 2, 2018 | Jo BromilowPacific Rim: Uprising’s plot holes and underwhelming action leave you yearning for the strange magic of the original.Read More
Andy Serkis to direct Animal Farm for Netflix
August 2, 2018 | David FarnorAndy Serkis will direct a new film based on Animal Farm for Netflix.
George Orwell’s ‘fairy story’, a scathing satire of Soviet communism, is as potent now as it was in 1945. It sees the animals of Manor Farm rise … Read More