Kneecap is a biographical film about the Irish hip-hop group of the same name. This film stars the group as it looks at their rise as a group and their importance during the campaign to make Irish an official language in Northern Ireland. Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh and Naoise Ó Cairealláin have been best friends since […]
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His Dark Materials – The Botanic Garden Review
His Dark Materials has come to a close, ending on a bittersweet note with “The Botanic Garden.” Lyra and Will have fled into the World of the Mulefas, searching for their dæmons. In this paradise, Lyra and Will come across an old friend, Mary. Lyra and Will finally get to act on their feelings for each […]
His Dark Materials – Lyra and Her Death Review
The final season of His Dark Materials has reached its halfway point with Lyra and Will going on their most treacherous mission. Will and Lyra have arrived in the Land of the Dead but find themselves trapped in Purgatory. They attempt to navigate Purgatory to find a way to the next stage of the afterlife, but […]
His Dark Materials – The Break Review
“The Enchanted Sleeper” was a strong start to His Dark Materials’ Season Three. It set up a potentially exciting follow-up episode. Lyra is still being held captive by Mrs. Coulter but the various factions are approaching her location. Will, Balthamos and Iorek Byrnison are on a boat going to the island Mrs. Coulter is hiding […]
His Dark Materials – Malice Review
The second season of His Dark Materials has reached its penultimate episode with its main characters coalescing in Cittàgazze. The forces for and against freedom continue to make movements for the upcoming war with the Angels making their first appearance since the last war. The Witches have arrived in Cittàgazze and save Lyra and Will […]
His Dark Materials – The Scholar Review
Following on from the events of “Tower of the Angels” that stuck closely to events of the books, “The Scholar” takes a bigger diversion from the source material. Will and Lyra have decided to steal the Alethiometer back from Sir Charles Latrom. With the Subtle Knife in their possession, they plan to bypass Latrom’s security […]
His Dark Materials – Tower of the Angels Review
“Tower of the Angels” is the most loyal episode to the books so far this season. It’s also the best so far as the wider plot of the series starts to come together. Lyra and Will have been tasked by Sir Charles Latrom to retrieve The Subtle Knife from the Torre delgi Angeli – a […]
His Dark Materials – Theft Review
The Subtle Knife was the shortest of the novel in the His Dark Materials trilogy. This meant that the TV series had to expand the story to make it fit the median, and “Theft” was proof of this. Lyra sets out to Oxford to meet Mary to discuss Dust but a police detective was waiting […]
His Dark Materials – The Cave Review
Following on from the work setting up the new characters in “The City of Magpies,” His Dark Materials goes full steam ahead with its storylines with “The Cave”. Lyra and Will decide to go to Oxford to find answers about Dust and get access to Will’s trust fund. Back in Lyra’s World the Magisterium have […]
His Dark Materials Season Two: What to Expect
His Dark Materials is coming back for a second season. The first season was a critical success, especially for its casting, production values and special effects, but the audience reaction was a bit more mixed. As a fan of the novels it seems like a good time to explain what can be expected. Season One […]