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We chat to comedian Spencer Jones.
We chat to director Emma Westenberg.
We chat to British actor Neil Maskell.
We chat to British film director Simon West.
We chat to British comic actor and writerTom Basden, about his career.
We chat to Jocelyn DeBoer & Dawn Luebbe, about their film Greener Grass.
We chat to writer Andy Riley, about his C4 show Year of the Rabbit.
We chat to Lennie James, star of Run and a host of other US and UK TV shows.
We catch up with Kermit and Pepe the King Prawn, two of our favourite Muppets.
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latest film, dvd, blu-ray, game, music & book reviews
dvd & blu-ray reviews:
IF (U)
John Krasinski's latest is a huge disappointment with a story that goes nowhere.
The Fall Guy (12)
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in this terrific action rom-com.
Hundreds of Beavers (12)
Impresses visually, initially at least, before this comedy treads the same old ground.
Sting (15)
A great little horror title with just enough bite.
The Dead Don't Hurt (15)
viggo Mortensen stars in a so-so western.
game reviews:
Spy X Anya: Operation Memories [PS5, PS4, Switch, PC]
Although based on a popular anime, all there is here is a bunch of minigames.
Dungeons of Hinterberg [Xbox Series X/S, PC]
A thoroughly enjoyable action RPG that will keep you going back for more.
Moonstone Island [Switch, PC]
A so-called cosy game that definitely bites more than it can chew.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 [Xbox X/S, PC]
Senua returns for more mental awareness. But is it a game?
TopSpin 2K25 [Xbox Series X/S, PS5/4, Xbox One, PC]
14 years after the last entry in the franchise, anyone for tennis?
film reviews:
Firebrand (15)
Alicia Vikander and Jude Law do Catherine Parr and Henry VIII, but not very well.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (12)
Back on our screens, this time it's...Tom Holland!
Red Rooms (18)
A dark thriller set in the murky world of the dark web.
Starve Acre (15)
Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark star in this dull retro folk horror.
The Terminator (15)
He said he'd be back...celebrating its 40th anniversary, back on the big screen.
music reviews:
Wall of Eyes by The Smile
Second album for the Radiohead spin-off group.
For That Beautiful Feeling by The Chemical Brothers
The Bros chemical are back with their tenth studio album.
Cracker Island by Gorilliaz
Damon Albarn's animated side project return, but is it a cracker?
Not Your Muse by Celeste
A stunning debut by the already award-winning British singer.
The Long Goodbye by Riz Ahmed
Actor Riz Ahmed spits some mean bars for his debut album.
book reviews:
Scoops by Sam McAlister
A fascinating account of behind the scenes of some high profile TV interviews.
Before and Laughter by Jimmy Carr
Part autobiography, part self-help book, it's a curious mix that doesn't quite work.
Coal Black Mornings by Brett Anderson
Suede's front man beautifully recalls his life leading up to Britpop-dom.
Parsnips, Buttered by Joe Lycett
How to complain with style and panache.
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