Film review: Dick Johnson Is Dead takes an unorthodox approach to death
Kirsten Johnson stages her father’s death in a beautiful, honest and courageous film that tries to come to terms with his passing.
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Film review: I’m Thinking of Ending Things is another knotty Kaufman trip
Charlie Kaufman’s new Netflix film, a surreal road trip through the snow, is possibly his most challenging film yet.
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TV review: Steve Carell’s spoof Netflix show Space Force fails to take off
Netflix’s latest sitcom, Space Force, is an attempt at political satire that reminds us that in space, no one can hear you laugh.
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TV review: Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood is a glitter-covered confusion
Murphy is a kooky-creative turned revisionist historian in the glitter-covered confusion of his new series, Hollywood.
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TV review: After Life series 2 doubles down on the gallows humour
After Life doesn’t change the formula in returning for series 2 of what is effectively Ricky Gervais’ one-man show on Netflix
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TV review: Sunderland ‘Til I Die is another end-to-end thriller
Season two of Sunderland ‘Til I Die, now on Netflix, is another triumph of tantalising action, palpable positivity and brutal disappointment.
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TV review: BoJack Horseman comes to a bittersweet, brilliant end
As BoJack Horseman signs off with another seminal season, we take a look at the highlights of the horse’s last stand.
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Peaky Blinders creator unveils plan for a major West Midlands film studio
The 40-acre, state-of-the-art studio is in the planning stages still, but promises to bring in world class production companies.
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Streaming round-up: Top new films for March 4th
This new feature covers the best recent additions to the essential cinephile streaming platforms, including Netflix, Amazon, BFI and Mubi.
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