TV: Sugar (Season 2)
For a show conceptually at the risk of being a one-season wonder, Sugar returns for […]
Film: Strange Days
Nothing quite like queueing up an old dystopian science fiction film only to learn you’re
TV: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Season 1)
These days, finding a show to watch is an ironic blend of option paralysis and
Film: The Heroes of Telemark
Déjà vu set in quickly for me during The Heroes of Telemark (1965) — caused,
Film: Brainstorm
While Brainstorm (1965) is certainly no masterpiece, it does possess the unassuming appeal of mid-sixties
Film: Rider on the Rain
Charles Bronson may be one of Hollywood history’s more unlikely movie stars, but one can
TV: Hijack (Season 2)
In its exciting first season, Hijack probably dug a well that was best not double
Film: Dangerous Crossing
There’s a terrific little film nestled within Dangerous Crossing (1953), but unfortunately it never emerges.
TV: Legends (Season 1)
The simple verdict on Legends is that it’s outstanding; the reasons for that are multifaceted.
Film: Operation Amsterdam
Overcoming a rather stodgy opening, Operation Amsterdam (1959) eventually develops into a decent wartime actioner
Film: The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train (2016) is one of those high-profile thrillers it feels like
TV: The Diplomat (Season 3)
A dazzling actor’s showcase that miraculously makes you care about American politicians
Film: Candlelight in Algeria
Candlelight in Algeria (1943) has the potent whiff of the wartime morale booster to it
Film: Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Seventies disaster films comprise a peculiar genre. There are no real masterpieces; indeed, even the
Novel: This is What Happened by Mick Herron
Perhaps one of Mick Herron’s greatest strengths is his facility with unreliable narration, a skill
TV: The Chair Company (Season 1)
Initially, the buzz around Tim Robinson’s The Chair Company didn’t lure me; given my prickly