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HUMANS – series two, episode one
In 2015, Humans became a near-unprecedented hit for Channel 4, emerging as its most successful new series since the 1980s. The mix of recognisable British character actors (along with the American pulling power of William Hurt), combined with smart writing, made it a series that enraptured both avid sci-fi fans and casual viewers; presenting thought-provoking…
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WESTWORLD, 1.5 – ‘Contrapasso’
It’s always worth reflecting on the big picture when we’re halfway through a season, as this usually represents the ‘point of no return’ for many characters and the journeys they’re on. Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) probably underwent the biggest change this week, as she joined Logan (Ben Barnes) and William (Jimmi Simpson) on their trek…
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6 to See this November
What new movies and television shows are most deserving of your attention this month? Our editor, Dan Owen, selects his top six choices for UK audiences…
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THE NEON DEMON (2016)
When an aspiring model moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who’ll go to any length to get what she has.
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ORION (2015)
In a desolate future, a wanderer fights to save a virgin mother from a powerful magician and locate a mythical city containing the world’s last survivors.
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DOCTOR STRANGE (2016)
A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts.
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WESTWORLD, 1.4 – ‘Dissonance Theory’
I’ve been impressed with how quickly Westworld is rattling along, as part of me suspected it would spin its wheels—as so many sci-fi television shows built around mysteries tend to. Instead, I’m suspicious about the creator’s allegedly mapping out five years (the official reason the premiere was delayed by months), as I could easily imagine…
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DAY FOR NIGHT (1973)
A committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, both personal and professional, among his cast and crew.
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BLACK MIRROR, 3.2 – ‘Playtest’
Charlie Brooker gets back behind his laptop to write this second episode of Black Mirror‘s third series, “Playtest”, directed by Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane), a new filmmaker who earned interest through his impressive fan film Portal: No Escape, based on the popular video game. Brooker himself has a background in gaming journalism, so it’s…
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BLACK MIRROR, 3.1 – ‘Nosedive’
Audiences have been staring into Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror for five years, incredibly, but the Channel 4 anthology had only produced six episodes and a Christmas special before its long-awaited transfer to Netflix. This has been both a pro and con for the show, because it’s had enough time to ensure a high-quality of storytelling,…
