A popular bit of Shakespearean trivia goes like this: Did you know that Shakespeare had a son, named Hamnet, who tragically died as a young boy from the plague? And in the wake of his death, Shakespeare wrote one of the greatest plays in human history, “Hamlet,” the tale of a young prince who wrestles […]
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Gladiator II Review
Gladiator II joins the likes of Twisters, Alien: Romulus, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice as a long-awaited sequel to a popular film. Gladiator II sees a new character forced into the Colosseum and potentially becomes a catalyst for change. Sixteen years after the events of Gladiator, the Roman Empire is ruled by the tyrannical twin emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger). The last […]
Aftersun Review
Aftersun is a coming-of-age drama from Charlotte Wells, serving as her feature film debut. Calum and Sophie Paterson (Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio) are father and daughter who go on a holiday to Turkey. Whilst on holiday the pair bond, but also have issues due to Sophie befriending a group of teenagers, and Calum battling his personal demons. Aftersun has been considered one of the […]



