In God’s Own Country
Ordinary life and repressed emotions on a windswept farm make for an extraordinary film, writes SHELLEY SWEENEY.
Ponyo And The Magical World Of Hayao Miyazaki
SHELLEY SWEENEY loves the films of Hayao Miyazaki, and now, so do her two young boys. Here’s her tribute to the director and his
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown TV REVIEW
ANDREW JOHNSTONE might be vegetarian but he LOVES food, and he LOVES good food shows, and Parts Unknown. Check out his best films and
The Wall FILM REVIEW
What’s that about Pink Floyd? Excuse us, but this is a different wall, and here to tell you all about it is TOBY WOOLLASTON.
Laugh Out Loud
ANDREW JOHNSTONE was turning into Mr Grumpy, possibly because he was watching too many Scandinavian detective noirs. It was time to become Sir Laugh-A-Lot
I’ll Be Me FILM REVIEW
Witchdoctor’s second Glen Campbell tribute of the day is ANDREW JOHNSTONE’s previously unpublished review of the heart-rending film chronicling Glen Campbell’s descent into Alzheimer’s.
Twin Peaks – The Return TV REVIEW
After 26 years the programme that revolutionized TV drama is back, and it’s utterly bonkers, but also utterly brilliant, writes TOBY WOOLLASTON.
Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets
There’s a lot wrong with Luc Besson’s over-the-top sci-fi film, but it’s far from a dunger, declares ANDREW JOHNSTONE.
Sky TV Sues KODI Box Sellers
Sky takes legal action against sellers of ‘free TV’ boxes, but PAT PILCHER wonders if anyone’s the winner in this expensive game.
The Big Sick FILM REVIEW
TOBY WOOLLASTON is surprised to discover something almost as rare as hen’s teeth: an excellent romantic comedy.
Ozark TELEVISION REVIEW
It’s right up there with Breaking Bad, writes ANDREW JOHNSTONE of his latest binge-watch favourite, Ozark.
A Woman Doctor Who – Whoop-de-doo!
Silly people, complaining about the latest reiteration of Dr Who being a woman, writes PAT PILCHER.
The Journey FILM REVIEW
SHELLEY SWEENEY spends 94 minutes immersed in the “Irish problem”. She pronounces it a talkfest with a few welcome twists and turns.
Okja FILM REVIEW
A young girl and a super pig, and a dastardly plot by an industrial food corp makes for an odd movie idea, but ANDREW
Dunkirk FILM REVIEW
A war film that’s sort of not a war film, but sort of is, Dunkirk gets ANDREW JOHNSTONE’S conditional seal of approval.
The Trip To Spain FILM REVIEW
ANDREW JOHNSTONE watches two funny guys drink, eat and bicker their way around Spain, and pronounces their movie to be worth a good chortle,
14 Films About New Zealand
Through most of our long cinematic history we’ve hated our own films, but ANDREW JOHNSTONE finds 14 pieces of pure filmic gold that beautifully
Why The Wicker Man Rocks
It’s one of the 10 best British movies ever made, and it’s as brilliant as it’s barmy. ANDREW JOHNSTONE reckons this unusual, haunting and
Paris Can Wait FILM REVIEW
It’s a piece of fluff with serious flaws, but the Gallic charm of Paris Can Wait wins out for SHELLEY SWEENEY.
Wonder Woman FILM REVIEW
Wonder Woman is a runaway hit, but ANDREW JOHNSTONE goes against the grain to declare it an unmitigated disaster.
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