Derry Girls has come to an end with an hour-long special. Whilst it’s sad for fans of the series, at least Derry Girls went out on a high.It has been a year since the events of “Halloween.” Erin and Orla are about to celebrate their 18th Birthday. This coincides with the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement. […]
Author: Kieran Freemantle
Derry Girls – Halloween Review
It is the end of an era: Derry Girls is coming to an end with “Halloween” acting as the last typical episode before the hour-long special. Fatboy Slim is set to perform a gig at Derry’s Halloween Festival. It’s the hottest event in town and the gang is desperate for tickets. There’s an extra incentive for […]
Firestarter (2022) Review
Blumhouse, the horror production company, make their first adaptation of a Stephen King, with their version of Firestarter. Charlie McGee (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) is an 11-year-old girl who struggles with her pyrokinetic powers. After a bullying incident in school Charlie’s powers get exposed and force the girl to go on the run with her father (Zac […]
Derry Girls – The Reunion Review
As Derry Girls gets closer to its conclusions the Ma’ams get a spotlight episode with “The Reunion.” It’s the 20 Year Reunion for the students of Our Lady Immaculate College. This includes the parents of the Derry Girls. This marks the first time they face Janette Joyce nee O’Shea (Justine Mitchell) a former friend who now looks down […]
Britflix: Never Let Me Go
2010’s Never Let Me Go was an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel of the same name. The adaptation was able to attract some amazing talent in front of and behind the camera. In 1952 there has been a medical breakthrough that allows people to live up to 100 years old. But this health revolution came at a […]
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review
It has been a long six-year wait for Doctor Strange to have a second solo adventure. This time Marvel brought in a directional heavyweight for an adventure across the multiverse. America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) is a teenage girl who has the power to travel the multiverse. She’s also being chased by demons and monsters. When […]
Derry Girls – The Haunting Review
Derry Girls enters into horror territory with the fourth episode of the third season. Sister Michael finds out her aunt has passed away and lumbers the gang with the task of clearing her aunt’s house for the wake. Michelle sees the task as an opportunity because the gang would get to be in an adult-free house […]
Downton Abbey: A New Era Review
Downton Abbey: A New Era is the second cinematic film to come from the Downton series. This entry sees the Granthams split into two parties as Downton Abbey gets invaded by a film crew. The year is 1928. The Crawleys receive news that the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith) has inherited a villa in the South of France and […]
Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #31: Is Netflix Doomed?
Kieran Freemantle and Jean Henegan discuss the recent troubles Netflix has experienced and ask what the future holds for the streaming giant.
Derry Girls – Strangers on a Train Review
The third season of Derry Girls has reached the obligatory travel episode with “Strangers on a Train.” This time the gang and the Quinn household face some awkward situations when on the train to Portrush. It’s the annual trip to Barry’s Amusement Park in the seaside town of Portrush. A simple hour-long train trip quickly goes pear-shaped […]