Reviews

Hocus Pocus 2 review: back in the corset
The witches are back in this predictable but still fun sequel to 1993's Hocus Pocus.

Don't Worry Darling review: ultimately unsatisfying despite shiny star appeal
Even a well-worn story can surprise someone who’s never encountered it before – but if you’re surprised by Don’t Worry…

Blonde on Netflix: a grotesque, salacious take on an icon
Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, Marilyn Monroe ‘biopic’ Blonde has copped a beating – it's not hard to…

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?