Christmas
The Tourist review: An entertainingly unpredictable thriller
January 1, 2022 | Ivan
Jamie Dornan delivers an intense leading turn in this entertainingly unpredictable thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
December 29, 2021 | Ivan
Steampunk Dickens. Magical Victorian musical. Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium but good. However you describe Jingle Jangle, Netflix’s Christmas movie is an idea that’s bursting with winning imagination. That it’s also a Black-led movie in a genre that’s historically been so … Read More
Why Elves should be your next box set
December 28, 2021 | Ivan
Netflix’s twisted festive tale is an enjoyably dark slice of creature horror.Read More
UK TV review: Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
December 28, 2021 | Ivan
Aardman’s short, sweet seasonal outing fizzes and pops with warmth.Read More
Netflix UK film review: A Castle for Christmas
December 27, 2021 | Ivan
Wild Mountain Thyme meets We Bought a Zoo in this unconvincing festive rom-com.Read More
UK TV review: Ghosts Christmas Special 2021
December 27, 2021 | Ivan
“There’s nothing that can’t be lied about. Or, rather, there’s no truth that can’t be avoided.” Those are the sage words of Julian (Simon Farnaby) in the Ghosts Christmas special. If you wanted a festive spooky tale about a morally … Read More
UK TV review: Around the World in 80 Days
December 26, 2021 | Ivan
David Tennant is on charismatic form in this sparky, globe-trotting romp. Read More
UK TV review: A Very British Scandal
December 26, 2021 | Ivan
Claire Foy and Paul Bettany are electric in this stylish, timely period drama.Read More
UK TV review: Superworm
December 25, 2021 | Ivan
This heartfelt, timely ode to teamwork and friendship is a charming addition to the Donaldson/Scheffler animated universe.Read More
UK TV review: A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Mezzotint
December 24, 2021 | Ivan
This short, scary MR James tale is chillingly simple and simply chilling.Read More
