Brexit Review: The Big (Ben) Short
HBO’s latest is a didactic lecture of a Brexit primer whose handsome performances hide a smug political nihilism.
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Mary Queen of Scots Review: A Riveting, if Ahistorical, Royal Drama
While it won’t win any awards for historical accuracy, Josie Rourke’s royal drama shines thanks to some gorgeous cinematography and the performances of Saiorse Ronan […]
The Favourite Review: Yorgos Lanthimos Holds Uproarious Royal Court
Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest is a droll, hilarious dramedy about the challenges of female power and competition, with three amazing performances from Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, […]
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL: The Holiday (2006)
Happy Valentine’s Day to all you movie/booze lovers out there! This year’s romcom is the listener-requested 2006 Nancy Meyers film The Holiday, starring Cameron Diaz and […]
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
This week, returning guest Nick Freed joins us to talk 1988’s A Fish Called Wanda, the caper-comedy written by and starring John Cleese! When a […]