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  • The Killings at Parrish Station review – a whacked-out murder mystery packed with twists

    Jumping between timelines, the pacy and pulpy series gets weirder as it goes on, with plot turns that can’t help but keep you engrossed. Read more on The Guardian

    July 2, 2026
  • I rewatched Mrs Doubtfire. I wasn’t expecting this

    Robin Williams’ cross-dressing comedy seemed destined to feel dated. But I found a much smarter and warmer classic than I expected. Read more on Flicks

    July 2, 2026
  • Is This Thing On? is not your average film about comedy

    Bradley Cooper’s new film as a director is no rise-to-fame comedy story—it’s a tender, sideways character study and relationship drama. READ MORE

    February 13, 2026
  • Is Darren Aronofsky’s AI-generated drama innovative, or high-end slop?

    Critics have torn Darren Aronofsky’s AI series to shreds—but in their haste to boo, they may be missing the bigger picture. READ MORE

    February 13, 2026
  • Why’s no-one talking about Caught Stealing? This crime drama slaps

    Somehow overlooked, Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing is a lean, bruising crime ride that deserves to make more cultural noise. READ MORE

    February 13, 2026
  • Dog Park review – this charming comedy lures you in with dogs – but you’ll stay for the humans

    Marketed as a comedy, the show is more of a light-touch drama, and it manages to sketch a fractious depiction of love that many will relate to. READ MORE

    February 5, 2026
  • The ‘Burbs retrospective: why this kooky suburban satire still sings

    Joe Dante’s cult classic The ’Burbs exposes the dark comedy lurking beneath suburban calm—and with a new TV remake on the way, its paranoia feels more relevant than ever. READ MORE

    February 4, 2026
  • No Other Choice is one of the strangest serial killer movies you’ll ever see

    Great word-of-mouth surrounds the release of No Other Choice, a wickedly weird and darkly funny serial killer movie that defies expectations. READ MORE

    February 4, 2026
  • Nouvelle Vague and Breathless make an awesome double feature

    Nouvelle Vague is a stylish, feel-good love letter to Jean-Luc Godard’s great film Breathless. READ MORE

    February 4, 2026
  • Rowan Atkinson brings Mr Bean-ish chaos to Man vs Baby

    Mr Bean may be retired, but Rowan Atkinson’s signature brand of chaos survives in this fun new series. READ MORE

    December 17, 2025
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Luke Buckmaster, writer and critic

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