TOBY WOOLLASTON gets nostalgic with The Bookshop, but is it a page turner or one to put down?
Film & Television
Crazy Rich Cliches
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Crazy Rich Asians and discovers a cliche-ridden, albeit visually sumptuous and warm, film.
There’s Something About Mary Magdalene
Sunday School storytellings take a beating in Mary Magdalene, which sets out to straighten some historical distortions about a woman who’s strength becomes an affront to many men.
Ant-Man And The Wasp: Bite-sized Fun
After the juggernaut that was Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel Studios proves once again they’ve got their long-game nailed down tight, and DAVID BUTTERFIELD reckons they’re also not afraid to have fun with it.
Neon Launches New TV-Only Package
Neon announces two options for its streaming service – TV-only or TV and movies.
Ewan McGregor Directorial Debut Fails Pulitzer Prizewinning Novel
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out American Pastoral and finds a movie that should be put out to pasture.
Freeview Rolls Out Yet Another Iteration Of On-Demand TV
Free-to-air broadcasters come together for Freeview’s new integrated on-demand service. But do we care?
Jessica Jones: The Ugly Side Of Super Powers
Netflix’s Marvel mini-series juggernaut continues and DAVID BUTTERFIELD reckons its best show just got even better – and more terrifying.
Mary Shelley: The Life Behind Frankenstein
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Mary Shelley and discovers a monstrous tale tamed with conventional storytelling.
China Girl Serves Up Seedier, Introspective Top Of The Lake
TOBY WOOLLASTON risks the season two blues, and checks out the latest season of old favourite, Top of the Lake. But will he be disappointed?
The Sobering Origins Of Movie Porn
The duo that brought us The Wire has reconvened for The Deuce, an extraordinary series about the advent of the porno movie industry, writes GARY STEEL
Black Lightning: All Action, All Inclusive
The world of superheroes has come alive on the small screen in the last decade. DAVID BUTTERFIELD checks out television’s latest comic-to-live action adaptation and discovers a story that captures the zeitgeist of our world.