Chris Connor reviews the fourth episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew… Skeleton Crew has steadily built momentum across its opening three episodes with our crew of kids and Jude Law’s Jod evading pirates, x-wings and more. They now seemingly have the co-ordinates to At Attin, or do they? As it turns out the co-ordinates recovered […]
Movie Review – Anora (2024)
Anora, 2024. Directed by Sean Baker. Starring Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov , Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan. SYNOPSIS: Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the […]
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 3 Review – ‘Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem’
Chris Connor reviews the third episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew… The latest entry into the Star Wars universe Skeleton Crew, may have flown under the radar a tad compared to other series but its more family-focused tone and vibe has won over many fans. The opening two episodes introduced us to the mysterious planet […]
Black Doves – Netflix Series Review
Chris Connor reviews Netflix’s new spy thriller series Black Doves… 2024 has proven to be a year to remember for espionage TV with Slow Horses’ acclaimed fourth season, a stratospheric launch for The Day of the Jackal, and an all-star adaptation of The Bureau (The Agency) led by Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright and Richard Gere. […]
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episodes 1 & 2 Review
Chris Connor reviews the first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew… Star Wars’ forays to the small screen have been somewhat hit and miss, with rave reviews among the fanbase and critics for Andor and The Mandalorian and a more middling response for the likes of The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and The […]
Exclusive Interview – Conclave producer Mike Jackman
Conclave has emerged from the festival circuit as an awards frontrunner with buzz around director Edward Berger and the performances, especially that of lead Ralph Fiennes. We sat down with one of the film’s producers Mike Jackman to talk its award prospects, festival presence and the challenges and opportunities that come with setting a thriller […]
Movie Review – Gladiator II (2024)
Gladiator II, 2024. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Djimon Hounsou, Matt Lucas, and Derek Jacobi. SYNOPSIS: After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to […]
A New Golden Age of Espionage TV Shows?
In the wake of the success of Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Chris Connor looks forward to a new golden age of TV spy shows… Espionage and TV have a long and often hugely successful history; if we look at acclaimed adaptations of John Le Carre’s work including The Night Manager and Alec Guinness-led adaptations of […]
Exclusive Interview – The Wild Robot composer Kris Bowers
Chris Connor chats with The Wild Robot Composer Kris Bowers… The Wild Robot has earned some of the strongest reviews for an animated film for some time. The score from Kris Bowers has been singled out for particular praise and could well feature in the awards mix. We sat down with the man behind the […]
The Penguin Episode 8 Review – ‘Great or Little Thing’
Chris Connor reviews the finale of The Penguin… The Penguin has built steady momentum across its run as alliances have shifted and there have been twists and turns aplenty. The penultimate episode saw Sofia with Oz’s mother and planting a bomb that put a dent in his drugs operation and the city itself. So, with […]
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