Tom Holland’s third outing as the teenage superhero is the perfect evolution from Homecoming and Far From Home
Author: Mark Goodwin
Mark Goodwin is a primary school teacher who blogs about his opinions about musical theatre, film and TV for his own personal amusement.
‘Encanto’ weaves a magical, heartwarming and surprisingly pointed tale
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film proves fresh, relatable and given heaps of energy with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s reverent soundtrack
Doctor Who: Flux Chapter 6 Review: The Vanquishers
The final chapter of Jodie Whittaker’s last series feels overstuffed and awkwardly convenient
Doctor Who: Flux Chapter 5 Review: Survivors of the Flux
Flux finally starts to offer up answers, though feels simultaneously overstuffed, yet also uneventful
Doctor Who: Flux Chapter 4 Review: Village of the Angels
Doctor Who ends this week’s episode with potentially the biggest cliffhanger in its entire history
Doctor Who: Flux Chapter 3 Review: Once, Upon Time
Doctor Who‘s latest instalment certainly takes advantage of its serial format
Disney Plus Day signals a glut of exciting announcements by the streaming giant
Marking Disney Plus’s second anniversary, Disney Plus Day yielded a huge number of announcements
Doctor Who: Flux Chapter 2 Review: War of the Sontarans
Doctor Who’s most ambitious story to date continues with the return of a fan-favourite enemy
‘Eternals’ is epic and character driven, but flawed
Chlo´´é Zhao’s ‘Eternals’ continues Marvel Phase Four’s trend of character development, but suffers when it comes to pace and clarity
Anything Goes Review: Sutton Foster is other-worldly
Anything Goes at the Barbican Centre is a massive highlight of the 2021 Theatre Season
The Normal Heart Review – Heartbreaking and powerful
In the first London revival of Larry Kramer’s autobiographical play, The Normal Heart perfectly portrays the devastating anger and crippling isolation of the 80s gay community
Doctor Who: Flux premieres with “The Halloween Apocalypse”
Almost 20 months since the end of the last series, Doctor Who returns for a story of epic proportions
The Prince of Egypt Review: This is why you were born
The 1998 beloved DreamWorks animation makes for a spectacular and affecting production at the Dominion Theatre.
Diana: The Musical is entirely unexpected, dizzyingly chaotic and ferociously camp – but that doesn’t mean it’s not wonderful
As camp as a row of tents, Diana: The Musical, recently released as a filmed version on Netflix, is completely incongruous with what the world has come to expect of an adaptation of The People’s Princess’ life, but it’s deliciously addictive all the same.
Dear Evan Hansen Film Review: Anonymous No More
Despite the controversial casting at the centre of the film, Dear Evan Hansen is just as emotional and impactful as its source material
Back to the Future is a triumphant spectacle
With an energetic, toe-tapping soundtrack and genuinely jaw-dropping special effects, Back to the Future is an astounding theatrical feast
The Last Five Years Review: Stunning in its simplicity
After two premature closures at the Southwark Playhouse, Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years finally graces the West End – and it has been worth the wait
Bedknobs and Broomsticks Review: It’s Time to Start Believing
Oft-overlooked Disney classic, Bedknobs and Broomsticks dazzles and delights in its World Premiere UK Tour
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings signals a promising new era of creativity for the MCU
Unencumbered by franchise and existing characters and plot lines, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a creatively satisfying story: a martial arts action epic, with a beating, emotional core and nuanced characters
Cinderella Review: A disappointing waste of potential
Despite the abundance of talent within the cast and behind the camera, Cinderella ranges from mildly entertaining to downright unwatchable
Black Widow review – It’s About Time
The long-anticipated solo movie for the lone female Avenger is almost everything a fan could hope for, but it still doesn’t make up for the past treatment of the character
Free Guy Review: Fast-paced, sharp and fun
From a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, Free Guy is a witty, innovative and refreshing film ably supported by a charismatic cast
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella: An extraordinary masterpiece on all fronts
Finally making its world premiere, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella has certainly been worth the wait
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 ensures its longevity
Within its sophomore outing, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series more than that it exists far beyond the shadow of its Disney Channel namesake
Luca review: Breezy, charming and cosy
Literal fish-out-of-water Luca (Jacob Tremblay) has a transformative summer with new friend Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer) as he yearns to stretch his fins and explore greener, less aquatic, pastures
This Is Us Season 5 Review: Quiet and reflective
This Is Us‘s shorter fifth season is concerned more with intimacy than with spectacle
How ‘Smash’ Became a Whimper
Despite a solid and promising premiere, NBC’s Smash‘s star burnt out before it could set the world ablaze
Friends Reunion: The One Where They Phoned It In and Still Earned $25 Million
AKA The One With Nostalgia Factor And Not Much Else
Cruella Review – Evil has never looked so good
Delightfully camp, and devilishly entertaining, Cruella is family friendly fun.
Girls5Eva is Un4gettable Fun
What are you waiting five?
Shadow and Bone is a phenomenon
Adapted from Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling fantasy series, Netflix’s Shadow and Bone is a massively engaging hit
Thunder Force Review
Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer’s amusing take on the superhero genre is silly, but enjoyable
Stowaway Film Review
Stowaway starts with conviction and a compelling, wrought concept, but ultimately loses its way in the finale
I May Destroy You – Michaela Coel is an undeniable talent
BBC’s I May Destroy You, created, written, co-directed and starring Michaela Coel doesn’t shy away from heavy issues surrounding sexual assault, personal boundaries and consent
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Series Review: Shoots for the stars, but doesn’t escape the atmosphere
Luckily, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier did not serve as the debut to the MCU gracing the silver screen, else Marvel’s grand TV plans may have found themselves dead in the water.
Rebecca review: taut and tense psychological thriller
Recently married to the widowed Maxim de Winter, his new wife finds herself haunted by his mysterious past.
Love, Victor Review: Screw you, Simon! My story is nothing like yours
Love, Victor addresses some of the criticism aimed at 2018 movie Love, Simon
“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” Film Review – Delightfully silly
Bridesmaids co-writers Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo reunite to write and star in a barmy, off-the-wall comedy about two dull Midwesterners on the holiday of a lifetime where they stumble upon an epically bizarre evil plot by a sci-fi villainess
This Is Us Season 4 Review – an assured return to form
After the dip in quality in the third season, This Is Us‘s return is hugely engrossing and cohesive
“Behind Her Eyes” Review – A bizarre, meandering and dull drama
In providing the most shocking ending possible, Behind Her Eyes’ creators appear to have forgotten that a shocking ending does not, in fact, make a good one, nor is it a meaningful substitute for a lack of character development, tension or coherence
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