A Teacher

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. A Teacher is a 2020 limited series that you can now stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK. Created by Hannah Fidell who wrote and directed the 2013 film of the same name, it stars Kate Mara and Nick Robinson, focussing on an affair between a female teacher and… Continue reading A Teacher

End of Year Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. We decided to split our year-end roundup into individual posts this year, with each of the team providing their personal take on the entertainment that helped us through this crazy year. In this post, Clare discusses her top 5 movies and TV shows. Let us know… Continue reading End of Year Review

The Queen’s Gambit Review

You’ve probably been living under a rock if you haven’t heard at least one person gushing over The Queen’s Gambit, a limited series now streaming on Netflix, starring Anya Taylor-Joy. But just in case you have been living under that rock, let me add my voice to the chorus of praise – The Queens’ Gambit… Continue reading The Queen’s Gambit Review

Emily in Paris Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Arriving on Netflix this weekend is Emily in Paris, a new 10 episode show from Darren Star (Sex and the City, Younger). Focussing on 20 something Emily, played by a charmingly annoying and peppy Lily Collins, she ends up taking a yearlong promotion at a company… Continue reading Emily in Paris Review

Industry Review

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Industry is a new 8 episode show from HBO that will premiere on the 9th November 2020 (HBO in the United States and BBC Two in the UK). As part of London Film Festival, we were treated to a sneak peek of episodes 1,2 and 4.… Continue reading Industry Review

Gangs of London Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. I first started to hear about Gangs of London from friends who recommended it as “the most violent TV” they’ve seen. That would typically be a turn off for me, but when you hear it was created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery of The Raid fame, suddenly that violence… Continue reading Gangs of London Review

And She Could Be Next Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. We Are One: A Global Film Festival is a free 10-day online festival, exclusively on YouTube, born out of the idea that the film community can come together in times of crises – both in celebration of films and in support by providing much needed relief… Continue reading And She Could Be Next Review

Villain Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening: Villain focuses on hard guy Eddie, returning to London after a prison stint. It asks the question of how far would you go to protect family? I found myself asking, did Eddie ever consider not killing everyone? Direction There are some truly beautiful moments within… Continue reading Villain Review

Quaranstream Diary: Chapter 2

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. As we continue on in our strange new world, the internet and its various streaming services continue to provide us with welcome distractions to the outside world. Over the last 3 months I’ve found myself struggling to commit to shows and abandoning them sometimes mid episode.… Continue reading Quaranstream Diary: Chapter 2

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist – Episode 8

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is one of the new shows from NBC’s 2020 slate. Debuting at the start of the year in the US, here in the UK we’ve been a few weeks behind, with our most recent episode currently streaming on All4, ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Glitch’. The concept of the show is silly, and the tone… Continue reading Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist – Episode 8