The Many Saints of Newark: an origin story for an anti-hero
David Chase’s The Sopranos spin-off takes the story back in time. Call it Tony Soprano’s Hannibal Rising.
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Rose Plays Julie is The Parent Trap with teeth
Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor take a familiar long-lost-family story – and add a dark, vengeful twist.
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Does the new Gossip Girl capture gossip in the social media age?
The original show explored how rumour and scandal could be weaponised by your friends. Can the remake do the same…
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Has the pandemic changed the film industry forever?
When cinemas closed during lockdown, film distributors turned to streaming. Do hybrid release models pose a threat to the box…
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Can the film industry be trusted with AI technology?
After a director’s controversial use of AI to recreate the voice of the late chef Anthony Bourdain, the industry is walking into…
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Election, Malcolm X and Dick: The 10 best political movies to stream
From Mr Smith Goes to Washington to The Death of Stalin, these are the political thrillers to rewatch this summer.
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From Sex/Life to 365 Days: The rise of TV soft porn
Why we should celebrate the ascent of popular erotica.
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What we’ve lost with the rise of TV streaming
Binge-watching robs us of an opportunity to cultivate our moral sensitivities.