Do you ever watch a horror film and feel guilty? Just the other day, I was watching Ari Aster's Hereditary. When that shocking scene unfolds, I laughed in disbelief only to look over at my friend and she that she looked incredibly uncomfortable. Was I a bad person for...
It’s a situation we have all been in. You invite a friend over to watch a movie you’ve been meaning to watch on Netflix. Perhaps you’ve seen it and loved it already and can’t wait to share it with them. The trouble is, when your friend arrives and you...
There is no denying that Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining is a masterpiece. It is chilling from start to finish and remains one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. There are a lot of rumors about what went on behind the scenes, but...
When it comes to the reception of Donnie Darko, two things are guaranteed. First, that even twenty years on from its initial release the film remains a cult classic. And second, no one understands the ending the first time they watch it.
We're not going to explain the ending...
There's no getting around the fact that we live in an era of binge-watching. People regularly spend full evenings watching and rewatching episode after episode of their favorite show. In fact, binge-watching culture is so prevalent that many people actually wait until each episode has come out weekly so...
Little Miss Sunshine is a cult classic that retains its charm 14 years after its initial release in 2006. The characters are lovable and the cast does a brilliant job portraying them, but it's the film's sharp insight into humanity that makes fans return time and time again for...
Mad Men may be set in the sexist era of the 60s, but that doesn't stop Elisabeth Moss' Peggy Olsen from being a timeless feminist icon. She begins her journey on Mad Men as a secretary but takes every opportunity she can to take on more responsibility and climb...
The Handmaid's Tale is a portrayal of a dystopian society not distant enough from what is already happening in some corners of the world. Women have strict dress codes and must walk in pairs at all times. They are forbidden to read, write, and have no public voice. Of...
Believe it or not, the first episode of Skins (UK) aired in 2007. It has since been named one of the best teen drama series of all time and continues to attract a dedicated cult following. The characters are likable, the stories are relatable, and even when they are...
If you are one of the billion people stuck in lockdown this week, you are probably in the same boat as the rest of us. That boat is the one that initially made the most out of an abundance of free time to indulge in some of the great...