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The Aeronauts (Amazon Prime) – movie review

What do you do when you've got two great stories, but only one movie? Mash them together of course. And…

Home Before Dark S1 (Apple TV+) – streaming review

There is something so satisfyingly retro about shows featuring kids doing their own thing, and doing it masterfully, without the…

The Animals In That Country (Laura Jean McKay) – book review

There have been plenty of books and movies about pandemics. Given the current reality, if you want to read about…

Frida: Viva La Vida – movie review

Pain informed the work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954), who’s best known for her self-portraits. For her,…

His and Hers (Alice Feeney) – book review

His and Hers, and whoever that other person is.  Television presenter Anna Andrews, DCI Jack Harper and an unknown observer…

Uncorked (Netflix) – movie review

I don’t have a thing for wine. Never had. Even an excellent wine, recommended by connoisseurs, won’t appeal to me.…

#BlackAF (Netflix) – streaming review

Kenya Barris is probably the most popular TV producer you've never heard of. Barris made his name as a writer…

Mystery Road S2 (ABC iView) – streaming review

Mystery Road has graced both the big and small screens. The first two versions were critically received films (Mystery Road…

The Wych Elm (Tana French) – book review

The Wych Elm is one of those releases that I’ve had circling in my library pile for ages and keep…

Can You See Her (S.E. Lynes) – book review

Not a new concept but so unacknowledged!  Yes, the middle aged woman is pretty much invisible.  If you're over 40…