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Fallout sets a new bar for video-game adaptations

Fallout expands upon the beloved and critically acclaimed role-playing game franchise, and successfully introduces it to a new audience.

Blue Eye Samurai: A visually stunning portrayal of a samurai’s vengeance

What Blue Eye Samurai excels at is elevating common archetypes and plotlines with high levels of finesse.

FROM PAGES TO PIXELS / Percy Jackson finally gets the adaptation he deserves

The 2010 and 2013 Percy Jackson films, despite Logan Lerman's charismatic lead performance, fell short of expectations, drawing criticism for creative decisions like omitting significant book sequences and ageing Percy prematurely to 16.

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestants seek compensation for injuries

Contestants participating in Netflix's “Squid Game: The Challenge” are reportedly pursuing compensation for injuries they claim to have sustained during the show, according to their legal representation, Express Solicitors. The two players involved in the matter claimed to have, “suffered injuries such as hypothermia and nerve damage.” Express Solicitors asserted that the unnamed contestants sustained injuries during the competition, alleging that, “they had to stay motionless for hours in cold temperatures while filming".

Are the Gilmore Girls a glorified portrayal of an unrealistic mother-daughter relationship?

The unorthodox mother-daughter relationship between Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and their vibrant life in the town of Stars Hollow were what captivated viewers in the first place.

Bel-Air: A reboot done right

Bel-Air is not just a simple remake, it is a love letter to the classic sitcom.

How The Bear became my ultimate comfort show

The genius of The Bear is no secret.

Journey through the centre of Cunk - A review of Cunk on Earth

The show essentially gives you a bite-sized glimpse into the history of Earth with Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed journalist.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Why we love Michael Schur romances

Michael Schur is the producer, director, and writer of many amazing sitcoms of the 21st century.

January 7, 2023
January 7, 2023

Not everything is meant to be a miniseries

A show that only focuses on the plot can be a nice change of pace as it can focus wholly on storytelling, but how well is this really working out?

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

‘Mismatched’: Stories of youth and love

Even with improvisations, the show feels like the book coming to life. The little scenes that have been picked straight from the pages hit very close to home.

October 29, 2022
October 29, 2022

Jennette McCurdy explores grief in its most complex form

In many ways, McCurdy’s story is not so different from the classic tale of almost every other Hollywood child star with a stage mother who indulges in her dose of fame by living vicariously through her children. But what makes this particular narrative stand out among the rest is McCurdy’s unwavering devotion to honesty even in moments that are difficult to read, let alone write.

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

Exploring the royal artiste of Matt Smith

In both House of the Dragon and The Crown, Smith was equally fascinating.

October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022

The exploitative nature of biopics

Biopics are generally created to make money, not to tell a respectable story.

October 6, 2022
October 6, 2022

Four comfort shows to watch while eating

Here are four shows to fill that void in your life.

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

Rachel Green from F.R.I.E.N.D.S is a bad friend

Rachel Green is iconic but she wins the award for "worst friend"

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Why it might be a good idea to watch prequels first

Prequels are your gateway if you don’t want to feel lost.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

‘Persuasion’, ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Emma.’ What’s missing from these quirky period dramas?

Studios seem to think female characters need to be glossed with a “zany” and “feisty” persona in order to be relevant. 

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