Tag: Richard McCabe

Posted in Film

Film Review: Napoleon (2023)

In a just universe, Ridley Scott’s tedious Napoleon ought to put the death knell to any more…

Posted in Poldark TV

TV Review: Poldark (Series 2)

I mostly enjoy Series 2 of Poldark but feel a little unsure if there’s really 3 more…

Posted in TV

TV Review: Anatomy of a Scandal

Premier-grade schlock and watchable with it. Who knows how much longer Netflix can afford stuff like this…

Posted in Film Richard Bean

Film Review: The Duke (2020)

Roger Michell’s hugely enjoyable and wonderfully warm-hearted film The Duke stars Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren “Be…

Posted in Abi Morgan Film

Film Review: The Invisible Woman (2013)

The Invisible Woman, in which Charles Dickens is a dick, Joanna Scanlan is magnificent and Ralph Fiennes…

Posted in TV

TV Review: A Very British Scandal

Claire Foy and Paul Bettany headline some rather alternative festive fare in the BBC’s Christmas special A…

Posted in TV

TV Review: The English Game (2020)

Not even a precious few shots of rippling abs and a cast full of talent can save…

Posted in TV Waking the Dead

TV Review: Waking the Dead Series 3

Series 3 of Waking the Dead keeps it on the watchable rather than exciting level “That was…

Posted in Dennis Kelly Spooks TV Zinnie Harris

Lockdown TV Review: Spooks Series 8

With major fluctuations in the force, Series 8 maintains a strong level for Spooks – you could…