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In this era of 'Peak TV', there is too much television to choose from. It seems like every day a new network or streaming service pops up, competing with already established giants to create the next binge worthy show. To make matters…

As we approach mid 2019, the year has already given viewers some big superhero spectaculars, worthy Oscar winners, brilliant indies and thought-provoking docs. To celebrate, we asked our film contributors to select their recent favourites.…

Winter has finally arrived. For fans of Game of Thrones, the wait is over at last. It's been nearly two years since the seventh series of HBO's epic award-winning fantasy graced our screens. After months of hype, the long-running saga is…

The wait is finally over. A year since we left Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle and James dancing in the assembly hall at school, the Derry Girls make a triumphant return for a second series. Expectations were high due to the huge response to…

Many TV shows have been developed from movies. After all, the leap to the small screen can offer an opportunity to continue to cash in on big screen success. However, it can also keep a beloved project alive for its fans, even when the…

Released in 2014, The Lego Movie was surprisingly awesome. This 90-minute advertisement for plastic bricks defied expectations to achieve widespread critical and commercial success thanks to warm-hearted humour and an imaginative script.…

What you’ll make of Dumplin’, Netflix’s newest film release, may come down to your feelings about the music of Dolly Parton. In essence, this is an extended love letter to the Tennessee country music icon wrapped inside a sweet, but very…

Is it possible to be a great artist without sacrificing everything to the craft? That is the question at the heart of The Red Shoes, released 70 years ago this month. The film is considered to be not only a classic of cinema but also one of…

It’s almost Halloween. As the nights get longer, the TV can be a great reason (or excuse) to stay inside where it’s warm and safe. Netflix has lots to offer this spooky season, enough to give anyone nightmares about FOMO.  Here’s a word…

Hollywood loves its own myths. How else can we explain another take on A Star is Born, the story of a romance between a woman with ambitions for stardom and a male star whose career is in decline? This re-make of the classic tale arrives in…