Comedy

Bill & Ted Face the Music review – be just about good enough to each other, dudes

August 28 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Bill & Ted Face the Music is spoiler-free. It has been almost thirty years since Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, and in...

Masaba Masaba season 1, episode 2 recap – “I Got It From My Mamma”

August 28 2020, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix series Masaba Masaba season 1, episode 2, “I Got It From My Mamma” contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode —...

Masaba Masaba season 1, episode 1 recap – “Rumour Has It”

August 28 2020, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix series Masaba Masaba season 1, episode 1, “Rumour Has It” contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode — access the archive....

Ted Lasso season 1, episode 5 recap – what happened in “New Underwear”

August 28 2020, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Apple TV+s Ted Lasso season 1, episode 5, “New Underwear” contains significant spoilers. We are covering this weekly — check out the...

Ted Lasso season 1, episode 4 recap – what happened in “For the Children”

August 21 2020, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Apple TV+s Ted Lasso season 1, episode 4, “For the Children” contains significant spoilers. We are covering this weekly — check out...

Beth Stelling: Girl Daddy review – a sharp special tears strips from sexual politics

August 20 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

If Beth Stelling has a secret weapon as a comic, it’s her ability to talk about familiar points in fresh, cutting ways. All – or...

Crazy Awesome Teachers review — a funny, fine flick about improbable educators

August 18 2020, by Michael Frank

I must admit. I haven’t seen many Indonesian films. But I have seen dozens of films about teachers. The latest Netflix film, director Sammaria Simanjuntak’s...

Spree review – a darkly funny distraction

August 16 2020, by Louie Fecou

Lockdown had probably seen quite an increase in the number of people on YouTube, and other services, watching vlogs… from people… doing stuff. The more...

Ted Lasso season 1, episode 3 recap – what happened in “Trent Crimm: The Independent”

August 14 2020, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Apple TV+s Ted Lasso season 1, episode 3, “Trent Crimm: The Independent” contains significant spoilers. We are covering this weekly — check...

Ted Lasso season 1, episode 2 recap – what happened in “Biscuits”

August 14 2020, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso season 1, episode 2, “Biscuits” contains significant spoilers. We are covering this weekly — check out the archive...

Ted Lasso season 1, episode 1 recap – the premiere

August 14 2020, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Apple TV+s Ted Lasso season 1, episode 1 contains significant spoilers. We are covering this weekly — check out the archive of...

An American Pickle second opinion – an ultimately pleasing low-key production

August 9 2020, by Louie Fecou

An immigrant worker, played by Seth Rogan, ends up being pickled in a vat for 100 years , and wakens in modern day New York...

Backstreet Rookie episode 15 & 16 recap – and so it ends

August 8 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Backstreet Rookie episode 15 and Backstreet Rookie episode 16 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by...

Berlin, Berlin: Lolle on the Run review – a fun, nostalgic cinematic sequel

August 7 2020, by Daniel Hart

Netflix film Berlin, Berlin: Lolle on the Run was released on the platform on Aug 7. 2020. This review contains no spoilers.  I was slightly...

Work It review – not every story requires originality in order to succeed

August 7 2020, by Daniel Hart

Netflix film Work It will be released on the platform on August 7, 2020. This review contains no spoilers. Work It follows Quinn Ackerman (played by American singer...

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave review – anyone remember the beach?

August 4 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave is spoiler-free. If you’re interested, you can check out our thoughts on the first season of the show....

She Dies Tomorrow review – not comedy, horror, drama, sci-fi, but mesmerising

August 3 2020, by Alix Turner

In She Dies Tomorrow, “she” is Amy; and Amy is weighed down by the knowledge that she is going to die tomorrow. She hasn’t received...

Backstreet Rookie episode 14 recap – it’s not over yet

August 1 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Backstreet Rookie episode 14 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. We’re rocketing...

Muppets Now Season 1 review – Disney+ attempts to revitalize Jim Henson’s puppets to mixed effect

August 1 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

Jim Henson’s muppets rose to prominence in a 70s variety show and became a deserved furry phenomenon. Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy are household...

Backstreet Rookie episode 13 recap – it was a long time coming

August 1 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Backstreet Rookie season 1, episode 13 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words....