‘This is Going to Hurt’ series premiere review: The medical dramedy sheds light on a broken system

In 2016, junior doctors in England took part in a general strike as a result of a contract dispute with the National Health Service (NHS). While the physicians felt that their contractual agreement would force them to work longer hours…

Little Joe Review: The mood-lifting, antidepressant, happy plant

A “mood-lifting, antidepressant, happy plant”, aptly named little Joe, is the main character of this sci-fi drama. Alice (Emily Beecham) and her colleague Chris (Ben Wishaw) head a team of plant breeders at a corporation dedicated to developing new species…

Mary Poppins Returns Movie Review: Emily Blunt is practically perfect in every way

At the news of any reboot, there seems to be an audible sigh from the internet and film goers in general. Even those most prone to nostalgia are at first reluctant. Of course, it’s the final product that should be…

13 For 13: Recommendations For The Next Doctor

Whovians, it’s time to start stocking up on tissues. As confirmed this week by star Peter Capaldi, series ten of Doctor Who will be his last. Thanks to the very convenient regeneration mechanic, this simply means the mantle of the…

Why I’m Excited for Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins is a classic that, up until now, has remained free from the sequel/reboot culture that has become synonymous with American cinema. In 2015, it was reported that Disney was moving forward with a sequel, titled Mary Poppins Returns, starring Emily…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘In the Heart of the Sea’

It is undeniable that In the Heart of the Sea  is all blubber with no elegance or charm. The great period pieces Ron Howard produces, like last year’s Rush, thrive on the authenticity every moving part in it establishes. The…

Movie News: First Trailer for Oscar Hopeful The Danish Girl

September is here which means that while I’m still kicking sand off of my shoes we’re also officially into the overlong but irresistible Oscar season as the big festival juggernauts begin to hit the ground running. Today we saw the…