Articles by Jonathon Wilson
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...
Sheherazade Review: A Grim But Stunning Social Realist Drama
Sheherazade is now streaming on Netflix and if you are looking for a love story wrapped up in a bracing look at the lives of...
Dry Martina Review: An Aimless And Superficial Character Study
There’s something to be said for a character study that reflects its protagonist quite as much as Che Sandoval’s Dry Martina. The only problem is that the...
Jailbirds Review: Netflix Explores Life Inside Sacramento County Jail
Netflix’s new six-part documentary series Jailbirds is a fine piece of work, and a useful real-life counterpart to one of the streaming platform’s flagship shows. But obvious...
Tiny House Nation Review: Does Size Matter?
The history of the reality-TV makeover show is a storied one, but these things always amount to the same essential lie: They’re nothing to do...
How You Look At Me Review: An Interesting Look At A Toxic Love Triangle
Mia is that kind of friend that most of us have had. She is attractive in all the ways that only someone who is a...
New Amsterdam Recap: The Patients Are Running This Hospital
This New Amsterdam Episode 21 recap for the episode titled “This Is Not the End” contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the...
Chernobyl Recap: HBO’s New Miniseries Is Far From A Disaster
This Chernobyl Episode 1 recap for the episode titled “1:23:45” contains spoilers. In the decades since it occurred, the meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power...
Into the Badlands Series Finale Recap: The End. Or Is It?
This Into the Badlands Season 3 Episode 16 recap for the episode titled “Seven Strike as One” contains spoilers. Farewell, Into the Badlands. You were bizarre and...
My Days of Mercy Review: An Abundance of Ideas But A Lack of Conviction
My Days of Mercy follows the growing relationship between Lucy (Ellen Page) and Mercy (Kate Mara), who find themselves on either side of the debate...
The Spanish Princess Recap: Starz’ In Your Wives
This The Spanish Princess Season 1 Episode 1 recap for the episode titled “The New World” contains spoilers. Starz’ new eight-part miniseries The Spanish Princess is part...
‘Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back’ Film Review
Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back is the directorial debut of Tom Edmunds and stars Aneurin Barnard (Dunkirk), Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton), Christopher...