The Northman Deserves More Than Cult Classic Status
Director Robert Eggers’ new movie has an opportunity to prove an artful viking epic can battle the summer superheroes.Continue Reading
2022-04-22
Spiritualized – Everything Was Beautiful review: A meticulous triumph
Review at a glance T he packaging is the most obvious reference point: a medical design which in its £70 vinyl form comes with eight pieces of card you can pop out and fold into pill boxes. Then there’s the beginning: a female voice saying the album title (in thisContinue Reading
2022-04-22
Know your Mandrakes from your Manticores? Then head to the newest Harry Potter exhibition
Fortunately, Potterheads have something else to enjoy in the upcoming months: the studio has now unveiled a brand-new feature exploring the mythical creatures from the films. Titled Mandrakes and Magical Creatures, the exhibition will explore how the weird and wonderful creatures from the Harry Potter universe are brought to lifeContinue Reading
2022-04-21
Netflix Struggles to Hold Its Place in the Streaming Wars
Subscriber fatigue, unwelcome price hikes, and competition from the likes of Disney+ and HBO Max have rattled Netflix. What’s next?Continue Reading
2022-04-20
The Northman was a “painful experience” says director Robert Eggers
S pare a thought for the director of epic film The Northman, Robert Eggers, who has called making the film “the most painful experience of my life.” Set in the 10th century, The Northman tells the story of Amleth (a story from a 12th century Saxo Grammaticus book that ShakespeareContinue Reading
2022-04-20
Kendrick Lamar: announces first new album in five years
R apper Kendrick Lamar set the internet ablaze this week as he revealed his first new album in five years. The long-awaited fifth album, which will be titled Mr Morale & The Big Steppers, is due to come out in just a few weeks on 13 May. The LA-based artistContinue Reading
2022-04-19
Battle Kitty Stretches the Limits of Netflix’s Interactive Tech
The animated kids series plays like a video game—and demonstrates the potential of interactive shows.Continue Reading
2022-04-19
Thandiwe Newton is out of Magic Mike sequel after apparent argument with Channing Tatum
S alma Hayek will replace Thandiwe Newton in Magic Mike 3 after an apparent bust up with Channing Tatum has meant Newton has left the film. The 49-year-old British actor was set to play the female lead in the next Magic Mike instalment. The alleged argument is said to haveContinue Reading
2022-04-18
Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils review – this special episode is an Easter treat
Review at a glance E ven before the introductory credits run on the Doctor Who Easter special, it’s easy to tell what show this is. Mysterious aliens? Check. Foolish humans dabbling in things they don’t understand? Check. Chaos and death? Check, check, check. That’s right: the Timelord is back forContinue Reading
2022-04-17
The Great Escape 2022: Your guide to Brighton’s festival of new music
E veryone loves a big ol’ headline set, but it’s an undeniably special part of the festival-going experience to happen upon your favourite new artist on one of the smaller stages. The Great Escape festival is basically that, but all of the time. With a line-up stuffed full of NextContinue Reading
2022-04-16