The first season of His Dark Materials has finally reached its conclusion and the finale is one of the best episodes the series has produced so far. Lyra (Dafne Keen) and her friend Roger (Lewin Lloyd) have arrived at Lord Asriel’s (James McAvoy) northern scientific facility. Lyra believes their quest is over and she and Roger can […]
Author: Kieran Freemantle
Frozen II Review
Frozen is arguably Disney’s most successful animated film, it certainly is from a financial standpoint. Disney has been milking that film ever since by making shorts, licensing the property, and now the first theatrical sequel for one of their famous princesses. Since the events of the first film, Arendelle has entered into a time of peace, […]
His Dark Materials – The Fight to the Death Review (A Book Fan’s Perspective)
Following two fairly focused episodes, the penultimate episode of His Dark Materials sets up all the pieces ready for the big finale. After freeing the children that were held at Bolvangar, Lyra (Dafne Keen) gets captured for a third time – this time by the bears of Svalbard. Lyra has to use all her wits to do […]
Jumanji: The Next Level Review
The 2017 sequel/soft-reboot of the Jumanji sequel was a surprise critical and commercial hit. A second sequel has been fast-tracked to provide more video-game based adventures. Since surviving Jumanji and the perils of high school, Spencer (Alex Wolff) has fallen into a deep depression. He is lonely at New York University, hasn’t communicated with his old friends […]
His Dark Materials – The Dæmon Cages Review (A Book Fan’s Perspective)
“The Dæmon Cages” sees His Dark Materials go into horror territory as Lyra sees the full scale of the Magisterium’s operation. Lyra (Dafne Keen) has been captured (again) and taken to Bolvagar, the Fields of Evil. She gets to reunite with Roger (Lewin Lloyd) and she plans to start a jailbreak, knowing the Gyptians are coming. However, […]
The War of the Worlds Episode One Review
H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is known for being one of the most influential sci-fi novels and has been adapted numerous times. The BBC miniseries marks the first time the novel has been adapted to an Edwardian setting. George (Rafe Spall) and Amy (Eleanor Tomlinson) are a couple from Woking, living in sin. George is a journalist who’s […]
Last Christmas Review
Tis the season for a Christmas rom-com and 2019’s offering sees Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding caught in the seasonal romanticising. Katarina (Clarke), or Kate for short is a 26-year-old woman whose life’s a steaming hot mess. She sofa-surfs from friend to friend’s home, shags her way through half of London, and basically chaotic and disorganised. Kate has […]
Charlie’s Angels Review
Charlie’s Angels get a globe-trotting makeover with Elizabeth Banks writing and directing a reboot of the female-led franchise. The Townsend Agency has evolved from being a local detective agency to an international organisation that rights wrongs around the world. Two of the angels working for the organisation, Sabina (Kristen Stewart) and Jane (Ella Balinska) are […]
His Dark Materials – The Lost Boy Review (A Book Fan’s Perspective)
“The Lost Boy” was the episode of His Dark Materials I was most looking forward to because I knew it would cover one of my favourite moments in the novels. Following on from their rampage at Trollesund the Gyptians travel northwards to Bolvangar. When Lyra reads the alethiometer she finds out that the Gyptians will be outmanned and outgunned. […]
Knives Out Review
Knives Out is the first film Rain Johnson has made since the release of his divisive Star Wars film. His mystery film shows why he gained a reputation as one of the finest writer/directors currently working. Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) was a successful mystery writer and the patriarch of the Thrombey family who’s found dead on his 85th birthday. Benoit […]