In 2022, Roar Uthaug’s Troll emerged as an unexpected global phenomenon. With over 44 million views in its first week, it became Netflix’s most-watched non-English-language film of all time. Combining Norwegian folklore with Hollywood-style monster spectacle, it struck a rare balance between myth and emotion. Three years later, Troll 2 arrives, landing right in the … Read more
When Under the Bridge premiered on Hulu in April 2024, it quietly became one of the most haunting and emotional true-crime series in years. Based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book of the same name, the miniseries revisits the brutal 1997 murder of Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl from British Columbia whose death shocked Canada and the … Read more
Netflix’s Left-Handed Girl is an intimate, emotionally charged drama that demands attention. Directed by Shih-Ching Tsou, known for her collaboration with Sean Baker on Tangerine and The Florida Project, this solo directorial debut weaves together complex family dynamics with a striking portrayal of cultural conflict. Acquired by Netflix after its successful debut at Cannes’ Critics … Read more
For years, George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire has dominated television, with HBO’s Game of Thrones and its many spin-offs taking centre stage. However, while the world of Westeros continues to expand, it’s time for a change. Rather than continuing to adapt more of Martin’s fantasy works, it’s high time the sci-fi … Read more
When you think of Alfred Hitchcock, films like Psycho and Vertigo may come to mind first, but there’s one of his lesser-discussed films that deserves equal attention: Shadow of a Doubt (1943). This psychological thriller is not only a masterpiece of Hitchcock’s career but also one of the few films in the film noir genre … Read more
When you think of iconic TV detectives, Olivia Benson from Law & Order: SVU might be the first to come to mind. However, nearly a decade before Mariska Hargitay stepped into the role, another fierce and unflinching detective was already rewriting the rules of the genre. That detective was DCI Jane Tennison, portrayed by Helen … Read more
The excitement surrounding Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series VisionQuest has reached new heights with the announcement of two new cast members: British comedian Diane Morgan and Welsh actress Lauren Morais. Set to expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), VisionQuest follows the story of White Vision (Paul Bettany) as he grapples with his reawakened memories and seeks … Read more
Nicolas Cage returns to the horror genre in The Carpenter’s Son, a movie that takes one of the boldest swings of his career — a psychological, religious horror reimagining of the Holy Family’s story. Directed by Lotfy Nathan, the film casts Cage as The Carpenter (Joseph), FKA Twigs as The Mother (Mary), and Noah Jupe … Read more
Sydney Sweeney’s latest project, Christy, a boxing biopic based on the life of Christy Martin, opened with disappointing results at the box office. The film, which had a wide release in over 2,000 theatres, earned only $1.3 million in its opening weekend, placing it among one of the worst domestic openings for a wide release. … Read more
The world of Yellowstone is far from over. Taylor Sheridan’s newest creation, Y: Marshals, is set to ride into 2026 as the next great chapter in his expanding frontier universe. The first trailer for Y: Marshals Season 1 has finally dropped—and it’s everything fans hoped for: rugged landscapes, explosive gunfights, emotional stakes, and moral battles … Read more