Shaun of the Dead was the film that kicked off the Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy and set the benchmark for zombie comedies. It’s a beloved cult classic and it is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, making it a perfect candidate for a Britflix retrospective. Shaun (Sean Pegg) is a 29-year-old underachiever. He’s the oldest salesman at an electronic store, […]
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Sanditon – Season 2 Episode 1 Review
After a three-year hiatus the period drama Sanditon has returned for a second season. The first episode of the second season sets up the major storylines for the series. It has been months since Sidney broke Charlotte’s heart by marrying another woman. Charlotte receives some tragic news that forces her to return to Sanditon. Her sister, Alison […]
Sanditon Episode 8 Review
Sanditon has come to an end after eight episodes. After their ups-and-downs will Charlotte and Sidney finally find happiness together or will the Gods of fate conspirer against them again? The Regatta was a success, boosting Sanditon’s reputation as a seaside resort. It means preparations can be made for the Midsummer Ball. There are important changes […]
Sanditon Episode 7 Review
Sanditon has reached its penultimate episode and after the adventures in London the series has returned to more traditional territory for a period drama. It is time for the Regatta, the event that could make or break Sanditon as a trendy destination. It is especially important for Tom (Kris Marshall) because Lady Denham (Anna Reid) lies […]
Sanditon Episode 5 Review
Tensions are heightening in the town of Sanditon as the various plotlines start to simmer. The annual cricket match between The Gentleman and The Workers is approaching but the Workers threaten a boycott due to Tom Parker’s (Kris Marshall) broken promises. The cricket match proves to be an opportunity for Charlotte (Rose Williams) to arrange […]
Sanditon – Episode 4 Review
After a slow start to the series the fourth episode of Sanditon ramps up the drama and stakes for the characters. Georgiana (Crystal Clarke) has arranged a secret rendezvous with her male friend from London, Otis (Jyuddah Jaymes). She ropes in Charlotte (Rose Williams) into helping her. The rivalry between Clara (Lily Sacofsky) and the Denham siblings […]
Sanditon Episode 3 Review
Following two episodes that established the setting and character dynamics the third picks up a gear as it builds upon these building blocks. Tom Parker (Kris Marshall) is desperate to make Sanditon into the go-to destination for the wealthy. His latest action is to bring in Doctor Fuchs (Adrian Scarborough), an expert in hydrotherapy and […]
Sanditon Episode 1 Review
Costume dramas and classic literature adaptations are often a staple of British television. Sanditon was the latest example of this – an adaptation of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel. Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) was a young, attractive woman living on her family estate with 11 siblings. When a carriage crashes nearby the Heywoods help the occupants, Tom […]