The Conjuring series has returned for a third film, or eighth if you include the extended universe. This film sees the Warrens getting involved with the Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson. In 1981 the Warrens have been called to exorcise a demon from an eight-year-old boy. When the demon leaves the boy, it ends up possessing […]
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Mortal Kombat (2021) Review
Mortal Kombat was one of the great video game franchises from the ‘90s. It was considered ground-breaking because of its violence and digitalised graphics and turned many into lovable psychopaths, including me. It has now been adapted for a second time with the 2021 film. Earthrealm is in danger: Outworld has won the last nine Mortal […]
The Pursuit of Love – Episode Three Review
The Pursuit of Love has concluded with Linda in Paris just as the threat of war looms ever greater. Episode Three picks up where Episode Two left off with Linda (Lily James) meeting a handsome Frenchman, Fabrice de Sauveterre (Assaad Bouab). Linda stays in the French capital with Sauveterre acting as her benefactor, giving her a large […]
Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #22: Friends
Kieran and Jean talk about why Friends was so special
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Review
Eurovision is upon us. It is a celebration of pop music from across Europe and brought us iconic acts like Abba and Bucks Fizz. It serves as the subject for a Netflix comedy that starred Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams. Lars Erickssong (Will Ferrell) is a man who has a simple dream: win Eurovision for […]
Godzilla vs. Kong Review
The MonsterVerse has been building up to this event for years, the ultimate clash between America and Japan’s greatest monsters. After such a long wait a question has arisen, was it worth the wait? Following the events of the previous movie, Godzilla is the undisputed King of the Monsters. This has led to Monarch putting Kong in […]
The Pursuit of Love – Episode Two Review
The second episode of The Pursuit of Love shows Linda and Fanny taking different paths in life and tensions starting to form between the two. Linda (Lily James) has married Tony Kroesig (Freddie Fox), the son of a banker, and has become a Conservative MP. The couple even had a child. But Linda gets bored with married […]
Raya and the Last Dragon Review
Raya and the Last Dragon sees Disney enter into the world of martial arts fantasy with their new princess being the most action ordinated heroines. 500 years ago the land of Kumandra was blighted by the Druun, cloud spirits that turn people into stone. The world was saved by the legendary dragon Sisu (Awkwafina), who used […]
Bondathon: Live and Let Die
1973’s marked the start of a new era for the Bond franchise with Roger Moore taking over the Bond role. Three British agents have been killed in the space of 24 hours whilst investigating a Caribbean dictator and a New York drug lord. M assigns Bond the mission to investigate what happened and carry on with their […]
Danny Boy Review
Danny Boy is the latest TV film to be made for BBC Two. It focuses on the war veteran Brian Wood and human rights lawyer Phil Shiner. Brian Wood (Anthony Boyle) is a soldier who served during the Iraq War and was rewarded for his bravery for fighting in the Battle of Danny Boy. However, he […]










