Articles by Jonathon Wilson
Chernobyl Recap: The Russians Are Coming to Shoot Your Pets
This Chernobyl episode 4 recap for the episode titled “The Happiness of All Mankind” contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous...
‘Historical Roasts’ Review: Jeff Ross Teaches History… Sort Of
I’ve written before about how sometimes the worst way of learning something is to be taught it directly, and Netflix’s six-part comedy series Historical Roasts...
‘Joy (2018)’ Review: A Harsh and Sobering Look At Sex Trafficking
There’s nothing glamorous about Austrian-Iranian filmmaker Sudabeh Mortezai’s 2018 movie Joy. A bleak and sobering glimpse into the grim underworld of sex trafficking, it’s a...
Vida Recap: Orgies Don’t Look Like Much Fun, As It Happens
This Vida Season 2 Episode 1 recap contains spoilers. You can check out our spoiler-free thoughts on the entire second season by clicking these words....
Vida Season 2 Review: One Of Last Year’s Best Shows Returns… Even Better?
This Vida Season 2 review is spoiler free. You can check out our thoughts on last season by clicking these words. You might recall Tanya...
Chernobyl Recap: Finding Hope in the Aftermath of Disaster
This Chernobyl episode 3 recap for the episode titled “Open Wide, O Earth”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode...
Game of Thrones Finale Recap: None Of That Made Any Sense Whatsoever
This Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 6 recap for the episode titled “The Iron Throne” contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on...
We Have Always Lived in the Castle Review: It Might Be Time to Move
We Have Always Lived in the Castle, an adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s final novel, is one of those films that has you wondering what might...
The Hive Review: A Pointless Twist on a Tired Formula
The Hive does one special thing to the zombie formula. When Adam (Gabriel Basso) starts to remember his life, he says, “I must be an...
A Violent Separation Review: A Dreary And Contrived Backwoods Thriller
I’m an enthusiastic advocate of Alycia Debnam-Carey, who you might remember as the only watchable part of Fear the Walking Dead‘s dreadful fourth season. And predictably,...
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Review: Laugh? I Almost Started…
I used to work behind the bar of my local pub. One of the regulars used to come and sit at the bar for hours...
Booksmart Review: Nothing Short Of An Instant Classic
Olivia Wilde’s directional debut Booksmart is nothing short of an instant classic. With a stellar cast of inspiring and upcoming talent Booksmart takes audiences on a coming...
‘ReMastered: The Lion’s Share’ Review – The Fascinating Tale Of A Single Song That Tells A Much Bigger Story
You know that song, don’t you? It’s got that really recognizable bass line provided by acapella vocals, that famous verse, ‘in the jungle, the mighty...
It’s Bruno Review: An Aggravatingly Unfunny Ode To Man’s Best Friend
Rarely do I wish I liked something more than I really, really wish I liked It’s Bruno, in part because I’m pretty sure I can see...
Good Sam Review: A Relaxed, Feel-Good Story That Won’t Stick Around In Your Memory For Long
Netflix’s new addition to it’s feel-good repertoire comes in the form of light-hearted movie Good Sam. Good Sam is a buoyantly pleasant movie that casually...
Maria Review: Is Christine Reyes The Next Big Action Star?
Pedring Lopez’s actioner Maria, which arrived on Netflix today directly from the Philippines, understands the single most fundamental rule of balls-to-the-wall genre filmmaking: Clarity. Say what...
New Amsterdam Finale Recap: Well, That Was Certainly A Cliffhanger
This New Amsterdam Episode 22 recap for the episode titled “Luna” contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking...
Chernobyl Recap: How Stuff Works
This Chernobyl Episode 2 recap for the episode titled “Please Remain Calm” contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by...
Revisions Review: Mechas and Monsters
Revisions feel like fairly standard fare that somehow manages to be inventive but incredibly familiar at the same time. It has some interesting ideas but some...
Iconic Mother Figures in TV
Mother figures in TV and film are usually one of two things – they can be loving, nurturing and kind, willing to do whatever they...