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A Man Called Otto Review
A Man Called Otto is a remake of the Swedish comedy-drama A Man Called Ove. The American version sees Tom Hanks as the curmudgeon lead character. Otto (Hanks) is a widower who’s forced to take early retirement. He has a reputation as being a grumpy and confrontational man who enforces his strict standards on his neighbours. However, […]
Till Review
The murder of Emmett Till was an event that shocked America and became an important milestone in the Civil Rights Movement. The story of his mother attempting to get justice is told with Till. Mamie Till (Danielle Deadwyler) is a woman who is incredibly close to her 14-year-old son, Emmett (Jalyn Hall). He is often […]
Line of Duty Season Six Review
Line of Duty is one of the BBC’s biggest shows and the sixth season is arguably the biggest produced. Since the events of Season Five, DI Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) has transferred from AC-12 to Operation Lighthouse, to an investigation into the murder of a journalist. The investigation is led by DCI Joanne Davidson (Kelly Macdonald) who becomes a person of […]
His Dark Materials – Lyra and Her Death Review
The final season of His Dark Materials has reached its halfway point with Lyra and Will going on their most treacherous mission. Will and Lyra have arrived in the Land of the Dead but find themselves trapped in Purgatory. They attempt to navigate Purgatory to find a way to the next stage of the afterlife, but […]
Britflix: The Falling
The Falling was a drama written and directed by Carol Morley and notable for giving many young British actors their first major roles. Lydia (Maisie Williams) and Abigail (Florence Pugh) are best friends and attend an all-girls school in 1960s England. Abigail is more sexually experienced, leading her to become pregnant. When a tragedy strikes the […]
10 Great Candidates to Play James Bond
The role of James Bond is currently vacant, and speculation is high regarding who could be the next 007. It’s one of the most coveted roles in cinema and the media and fans have suggested many candidates. I am Pop Culture Maniacs’ resident Bond fan so I am offering up a list of 10 candidates […]
His Dark Materials – The Intention Craft Review
Following on from the dramatic events of “The Break,” “The Intention Craft” slows things down as all factions decide what to do next. Will has saved Lyra from Mrs. Coulter but it came at a cost because the knife has broken. The youngsters must figure out a way to fix the knife and clash over their next […]
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Review
In recent years there have been many biopics about major musicians. Whitney Houston is the latest musician to get this treatment with I Wanna Dance with Somebody. I Wanna Dance With Somebody chronicles the life and career of Whitney Houston (Naomi Ackie). During her career Houston became one of the most popular musicians of her time, being called […]
16 Iconic BBC Shows
The BBC is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It is one of the oldest public broadcasters and the largest broadcaster in the world. It’s a symbol of British culture and soft power. Because the broadcaster has been around for so long it has produced countless programmes, and many have become hits or hold cultural […]