Reviews
The Bear, Disney+ review: one of 2022's standout shows
The pace and physicality of screwball comedy meets the fraught, raw quality of documentary in this winning, mordant series.
Andor, Disney+ review: believe the hype, it's amazing
The prequel to 2016's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story offers nuanced, scathing allegories and masterful production design.
Bali 2002 Stan review: tackles painful memories with a sombre approach
The new miniseries from Stan and the Nine Network attempts to cover all sides of the infamous Bali bombings –…
The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone on Netflix: a fierce trans advocate shines
The film’s mission, beyond Stone's story, is to increase awareness around transgender issues and become an education resource.
Los Espookys is queer and wonderfully weird
The hit Mexican comedy on HBO nails the difference between a queer show, and a show with queer people in…
Heartbreak High, Netflix, review: showing respect, solidarity and consent
The reboot of the 1990s show offers way more than nostalgia – it's fresh and watchable, with characters who aren't…
The Serpent Queen review: a period piece that finds its feet in the occult
The Serpent Queen casts a spell on the well-worn period drama genre, but will the magic last?
Pinocchio (2022) review: Disney pips Del Toro to the post
Robert Zemeckis directs an uninspired, 'murky' remake of the 1940 animated classic, which hopes to gain numbers before Guillermo Del…
Savage River, ABC, review: let it flow
Savage River isn’t exactly a missed opportunity, and things come together, but a slow start doesn’t do it any favours.
Nostalgia film review: remembering is suffering
A man struggles with his rose-tinted vision of the past in this slow-burner drama from Italy.