Sex, drugs and rock-and-roll: that’s what is on offer in the musical biopic based on the life of Elton John. Rocketman follows Elton John (Taron Egerton) from his young days as a music protégé to superstardom. On his journey he collaborates with songwriter Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell), falls in love with a man who uses him, […]
Pokémon Detective Pikachu Review
When it comes to icons of video gaming Pikachu is one of the most famous. He is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise, leading the anime, the games, and now the live-action movie. Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) is a loner who has given up on his dream to be a Pokémon trainer. When he receives a phone call about […]
Game of Thrones – The Iron Throne Review
Well, I didn’t quite get it all right with my prediction last week, but I got pretty darn close. Jon didn’t get the Throne – instead he got a trip back to The Wall (the only place he ever truly fit in, if we’re being honest), and a really lovely reunion with Ghost (I still […]
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Review
The original John Wick was a huge hit back in 2014 and a cult favourite amongst action junkies. The second sequel ups the ante even further. John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum picks up where the previous film left off – John Wick (Keanu Reeves) has been marked excommunicado but he has an hour head start before the […]
What to Watch on HBO Now that Game of Thrones is Ending
So, Game of Thrones is about to end and you still have your HBO subscription for the rest of the month and want to make the most of it? Or, you’ve opted to wait it out until Big Little Lies returns later this summer, and you’re looking for something to tide you over until then? […]
Bodyguard Season One Review
Bodyguard was one of the biggest hits from the BBC in recent years, being a big blockbuster show from the broadcaster. The UK is suffering from a heightened terrorist threat and the Home Secretary Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes) plans to introduce a controversial bill that would widen the powers of the security services. In the midst […]
A Dog’s Journey Review
Bruce Cameron is an author who has made a career writing novels about dogs. Two have been adapted into films and A Dog’s Journey is now the third, a sequel to 2017’s A Dog’s Purpose. Following the events A Dog’s Purpose the spirit of Bailey (Josh Gad) has found his way back to his original […]
Tolkien Review
J.R.R. Tolkien is known for creating fantastical worlds that have enthralled millions and his life has been given the biopic treatment. Sadly the worlds he created were more interesting than the life behind them. Tolkien follows the famous author (Nicolas Hoult/Harry Gilby) during his school days, his time at Oxford University, and his service in […]
Game of Thrones – The Bells Review
Let’s get this out of the way right now: That was not a good episode of television. It certainly wasn’t a good penultimate episode of a series. And it definitely wasn’t a good penultimate episode of television for a series that has spent so many years toiling in the minutia of character development and palace […]
Long Shot Review
The world of politics is currently topsy-turvy and serves as the backroom for the latest Seth Rogen comedy. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is a rising star in politics, being the youngest Secretary of State in American history. When Charlotte finds out The President (Bob Odenkirk) is not going to run for re-election she plans to […]










