Review: The Last Of Us – Season 1, Episode 2 – “Infected”

The Last Of Us.

Spoilers from the outset for this review of HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us. The second episode to HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us follows suit from last week’s talk show interview in 1968 – and opens with an entirely original scene to open the next chapter. We begin in September 24, 2023, two days … Read more

Review: The Last Of Us – Season 1, Episode 1 – “When You’re Lost In The Darkness”

The Last Of Us.

Spoilers from the outset for this review of HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us. The flashback to 1968 is one of the biggest deviations from the source material but the perfect opener to HBO’s adaptation of The Last Of Us. Speaking on a television talk show, Dr. Neuman (a fleeting cameo from John Hannah) and … Read more

Review: White Noise – Postmodern Family Fun

Murray and Jack from White Noise

Spoilers ahead for this review of White Noise. White Noise follows Professor Jack Gladney (Adam Driver), his wife Babette (Greta Gerwig) and his bright, babbling children: Heinrich, Denise, Steffie and Wilder. The story doesn’t follow a traditional movie structure and is instead segmented into three parts: the general familial antics, tales of empty pill bottles … Read more

Review: Inside No.9 – Series 8 Christmas Special – “The Bones of St. Nicholas”

Posy, Pierce, Jasper, and Dick - Inside No.9.

Spoilers ahead for this Christmas Special review of Inside No.9. The BBC Two anthology series returns for another darkly comic caper, and this time, quite fittingly, takes place inside a church, the most appropriate setting for a festive special of the dark comedy variety. We meet Jasper Parkway (Pemberton), approaching the church on Christmas Eve. He’s … Read more

Review: The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 24 – “Rest in Peace”

The Walking Dead.

There are spoilers ahead for this series finale review of The Walking Dead. If you’ve caught up with all twenty-three episodes of Season 11 of The Walking Dead and crave some more content, then make sure to take a look at our most recent review of “Family.”  The first ten minutes of this series finale, we get two big … Read more

Review: The Walking Dead: Season 11 – Episode 23 – “Family”

The Walking Dead.

There are spoilers ahead for this review of The Walking Dead. The finale is almost upon us as the series gears up the pace with its penultimate episode. If you’ve caught up with The Walking Dead and crave some more content, then make sure to take a look at our most recent review of “Faith.”  The penultimate episode of … Read more

Review: The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 22 – “Faith”

The Walking Dead.

There are spoilers ahead for this review of The Walking Dead. The finale is almost upon us as the series steps up the pace and heads toward its endgame. If you’ve caught up with The Walking Dead and craving a little more, then make sure to take a look at our most recent review of “Outpost 22.”  … Read more

Review: The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 21 – “Outpost 22”

The Walking Dead.

You know the deal, there will be spoilers ahead. Catch up with last week’s review of The Walking Dead before you read on. As the series finale creeps ever closer, this week’s offering from the world of The Walking Dead delivers one of the more action-packed episodes from this third chapter to the final season trilogy. We’ve got the world’s … Read more

Review: The Walking Dead Season 11, Episode 20 – “What’s Been Lost”

The Walking Dead.

There are spoilers ahead for this review of The Walking Dead. This is a good episode, there are no two ways around it, but there is a drawback. Everything plays a bit safe, and it drags its feet, narratively speaking, for about three-quarters of the runtime. There are a small handful of shining moments worthy of … Read more

Review: Doctor Who – The Power of the Doctor

Doctor Who - "The Power of the Doctor" Review.

Major spoilers are ahead for this review of Jodie Whittaker’s finale, “The Power of the Doctor.”  The end is near as Jodie Whittaker emerges for her final episode as the Thirteenth Doctor and the first female Time Lord in Doctor Who’s 59-year-history. With each closing chapter to every incarnation, there’s a sense of melancholy as we … Read more