Run

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. The wait is finally over, after what feels like eons since the US release, Run finally arrived on UK shores via Netflix on the 2nd April. Was it worth the wait? Teenager Chloe (Kiera Allen) lives at home with caring mother Diane (Sarah Paulson). Chloe is driven… Continue reading Run

Malcolm & Marie

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. A filmmaker and his girlfriend return home following his latest movie premiere. High on his success and awaiting reviews, he notices his girlfriend may not be feeling the same way. As he probes her to open up, the night takes a turn as tension and revelations… Continue reading Malcolm & Marie

Fate: The Winx Saga

A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. A reimagining of the Italian cartoon, ​Fate: the Winx Saga​ is a coming-of-age story set in a magical boarding school where fairies learn to use and control their powers. Assigned the same dormroom, a group of 5 young girls form unlikely friendships and navigate everyday emotional traumas like love and heartbreak… Continue reading Fate: The Winx Saga

Everything Entertaining

Everything I'm Listening to This week keeping me company while I cook, shower and drive were Anna Faris is Unqualified, The Big Picture, and Life is Short with Justin Long. Featuring on Unqualified and Life is Short were Kate Mara and Kat McNamara respectfully, who are actresses I have been aware of but knew little… Continue reading Everything Entertaining

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

I’m Thinking of Ending Things Review

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. I have been quietly but eagerly awaiting I’m Thinking of Ending Things since the trailer was released earlier this summer. A melancholy piece about breakups, an all star cast and written by Charlie Kauffman, who penned Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (top 25 of all time for me), it… Continue reading I’m Thinking of Ending Things Review

Circus of Books Review and Q&A

What do you do when you wake up one day and realise the bookstore your parents own is actually one of the biggest retailers of hardcore LGBT porn in the states? Circus of Books is a documentary headed to Netflix as part of their Documentary season. The film is directed by Rachel Mason and centres… Continue reading Circus of Books Review and Q&A

All The Bright Places

A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. OPENING THOUGHTS: I read the novel All the Bright Places about four years ago, and whilst I wouldn’t say it was one of my favourite YA novels, I did enjoy it, and even shed a few tears. When I saw the trailer for this film adaptation, released today… Continue reading All The Bright Places

Uncut Gems

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Uncut Gems is an aggressive and stressful film that you should make sure to spend time with. Adam Sandler plays Howard Ratner, a classic wheeler and dealer with a dangerous gambling streak. He spends his time making trades, begging and borrowing, and avoiding the heavies who… Continue reading Uncut Gems

What to watch this Boxing Day on Netflix UK.

A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. What to watch this Boxing Day on Netflix UK. So perhaps you’ve eaten more turkey than any human should, drank far too much prosecco, or the only thing left in the celebrations tin are the sad bounty bars that nobody wants. Well don’t worry, whether… Continue reading What to watch this Boxing Day on Netflix UK.