In the wake of the tepid reaction to Dark Phoenix being released this month, it is fairly obvious that the movie franchise that undoubtedly paved the way for the hugely ambitious Marvel Cinematic Universe has reached an end, leaving on a whimper instead of a bang. I am a huge fan of the X-Men. I…
Month: June 2019
Review | ‘The Bold Type’ Season 3 Finale: Breaking Through the Noise
< Previous | Next > The Bold Type | Season 3 All of the women of The Bold Type make drastic decisions in their relationships as Season 3 draws to a close.
‘Afterglow’ at the Southwark Playhouse: The nudity is not worth it
Afterglow clearly markets itself to the voyeur, but has all the depth of a Saharan paddling pool.
‘Toy Story 4’ Review: Kids lose their toys all the time
The fourth instalment in the beloved franchise adds fresh conflict for Woody, who begins to question his function when his child no longer seems to need him.
Back for second helpings: ‘Waitress’ is just as delicious after their first major cast change
An extraordinary recipe for musical theatre success: lashings of humour, elegant heaps of spectacle, talent oozing out the sides … baked to perfection. Waitress has all this in spades, and is addictively moreish.
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If you were expecting an epic culmination to the X-Men franchise in ‘Dark Phoenix’, you’d be disappointed – but that doesn’t mean it’s not good.
Dark Phoenix doesn’t do to superhero film what its comic-book adaptation did for its genre, but is a solid instalment to the franchise. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp and Jessica Chastain With all the Beatles-mania level of hype surrounding Avengers: Endgame smashing virtually every record…
Review | ‘The Bold Type’ Season 3 Episode 9: Final Push
< Previous | Next > The Bold Type | Season 3 The election comes to a close this episode, and many other plot points come to a head.
Review | ‘The Bold Type’ Season 3 Episode 8: Revival
< Previous | Next > The Bold Type | Season 3 Adena’s return causes an unexpected confusion for Kat.
‘Instant Family’ review: Heartfelt, Heartwarming and Heartrending
An endearing comedy about the struggles of foster care shine a light on an important issue, as well as bringing many a tear to the eye.
Taron Egerton IS Elton John, in psychotropic and dazzling “Rocketman”
As delightful as all other areas of the film are, they really serve as the kindling for the burning fire that is Egerton as Elton John.
“Dead to Me” is sinfully engrossing television
Dead To Me is a well-paced traumedy that is gifted life by the formidable execution by creator Liz Feldman in concert with Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini.
Mark My Words 