How real are gambling movies?

The age-old debate: are movies generally fictional, or is there some truth to them? While most people who ask this question focus on movies based on books or movies based on historical events, there is a need to look at whether movies based on gambling are accurate. I say this because most people’s first encounter … >

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Look back at Lucifer season 5A while we wait for more episodes

Lucifer season 5A dropped on Netflix on August 21, 2020. Eight episodes brought celestial shenanigans and another emotional rollercoaster for our heroes. Thanks to the pandemic we’ve had to wait for season 5B to arrive, so we’ve taken the time to rewatch Lucifer season 5A [OK, and seasons 1-4 as well… maybe that was just us!] In … >

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Revolution of the Daleks — What’s next for the Thirteenth Doctor?

With the dust settling on the recent festive special, Revolution of the Daleks, we are left with a few questions. Here is some Doctor Who Series 13 speculation, spoiler-free… Space Prison Did the Doctor’s incarceration take place on a version of Shada? Though it was never confirmed onscreen, it certainly looked like it! The Time … >

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Bridgerton — Your Guide to the new series from Netflix

Bridgerton starts on Netflix on Christmas Day. What is it, and what do you need to know about it? We bring you the guide to this upcoming series. With 2020’s usual spate of delays, Birdgerton is finally set to appear on Netflix on Christmas Day, and it may be just the show to watch while you finish … >

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The Queen's Gambit

The Queen’s Gambit: four reasons to watch the Netflix hit

The Queen’s Gambit was released on Netflix at the end October and is being widely lauded as a major success and the inspiration behind a rise in chess set sales. Why should you watch it? We give the lowdown… Background The Queen’s Gambit is based on the 1983 Walter Tevis novel of the same name, and … >

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The Walking Dead: World Beyond

Beyond the world of The Walking Dead

The unstoppable rise of The Walking Dead franchise is one of the more remarkable stories in contemporary horror-themed sci-fi. Inspired by the celebrated graphic novel series from writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore, The Walking Dead television series premiered on the AMC network back in 2010. Quickly becoming must-see TV, the show attracted industry … >

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The best new TV comedies of April-August 2019

Here’s our roundup of the best new British comedy series that launched between April and August… Back To Life     This low-key BBC Three comedy follows a 30-something woman moving back in with her parents after an 18-year stint in prison. Miri, played by Daisy Haggard (who also co-wrote the show with Laura Solon), … >

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