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In James Graham’s gripping drama, Quiz, the nation were reminded of the unifying magic of television, and asked one more 50/50 question.

Feature: Spirited Away and Miyazaki’s pitch perfect critique of capitalism

In our first edition of Studio Ghibli Sundays, Hope Talbot asks how Spirited Away has impacted the potential for satire in animation.

Here are a few propositions for attention-grabbing sporting documentaries you can find on the most popular streaming platforms.

The video for the extremely topical quarantine single features cameos from members of Idles, Dream Wife, Amyl and the Sniffers, God Damn and more

Birmingham’s purveyors of perverted cool continue their purple patch with ‘Debauched Times’, the lead single off their forthcoming album.

Whilst dotted with some seriously questionable judgements and eyebrow raising twists, The Nest consistently keeps you coming back for more.

Master of None co-creator Alan Yang delivers a deeply personal homage to the sacrifices of Asian-American immigrants with Tigertail.

We’re all streaming more than ever, but has lockdown changed what we watch? Seemingly there’s a high demand for the trashy and macabre.

Season two of Sunderland ‘Til I Die, now on Netflix, is another triumph of tantalising action, palpable positivity and brutal disappointment.

With Birmingham’s independent cinemas facing an uncertain few months, their livelihood will prove more relevant than ever.