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PREACHER, 1.10 – ‘Call and Response’
I haven’t been blown away by Preacher, and I don’t know many people who are even watching. And of those that are, it hasn’t become a hot topic of discussion. It just sort of exists as a live-action version of the comics; more the result of inspiration than adaptation. The show has had its highlights,…
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FINDING DORY (2016)
Friendly but forgetful blue tang fish Dory goes on a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.
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BOJACK HORSEMAN – Season Three
It’s easy to scoff at the suggestion one of the best shows on Netflix is an animated comedy about an anthropomorphic horse. You shouldn’t, though, because BoJack Horseman is a series of unexpected depth you’d be unwise to ignore. It may seem unlikely that such a niche premise—about a washed-up 1990s sitcom actor/horse (voiced by…
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MR. ROBOT, 2.4 – ‘eps2.2_init1.asec’
Ironically, Sarah can’t write about this week’s Mr. Robot because of technical difficulties, so I’m taking over to give my thoughts on “eps2.2_init1.asec”. First, I think it’s fair and reasonable to let you know my general opinion of the series. I’m not as head-over-heels in love with Mr. Robot as Sarah clearly is, and it’s…
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SUPERGIRL – Season One
In a year which has seen Zack Snyder again misunderstand the appeal of Superman, it’s heartening to watch the first season of Supergirl and see a show embodying the values of this timeless comic book hero. This series might not focus on the Man of Steel himself, but by putting its attention on his Kryptonian…
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PREACHER, 1.9 – ‘Finish the Song’
The penultimate hour of Preacher took a significant step forward, in terms of finally bringing ‘The Cowboy’ (Graham McTavish) into the main story, and there were several moments I very much enjoyed, but also more of the odd decision-making that has characterised this first season. It’s frustrating because I’ve started to make my peace with…
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BUSTER KEATON: THE COMPLETE SHORT FILMS (1917-1923)
Eureka Entertainment’s ‘Masters of Cinema’ release of Buster Keaton’s short films is important because Buster Keaton is important. To borrow from Orson Welles, Keaton was the greatest of all the clowns in the history of the cinema. The box set starts with his first screen appearance in a Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle film. He’d go on…
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THE BFG (2016)
A girl named Sophie encounters a giant who, despite his intimidating size, turns out to be a kindhearted soul shunned by other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.
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STAR TREK BEYOND (2016)
The U.S.S Enterprise crew explore uncharted space, before encountering a ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test…
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MR. ROBOT, 2.3 – ‘eps2.1_k3rnel-pan1c.ksd’
Of all the many things I love about Mr. Robot (its sharp dialogue, excellent performances, the way it deliberately messes with your mind so that you’re never quite sure what you’ve just seen), my favourite thing of all is the way it so acutely taps into the paranoia of our times. This is a drama…
