‘The Hunger Games’ review
Aided by Jennifer Lawrence’s lead performance, the writers don’t lose any of the psychological nuances that helped make the novel so compelling.
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Aided by Jennifer Lawrence’s lead performance, the writers don’t lose any of the psychological nuances that helped make the novel so compelling.
Making History is the grimmest episode since the series opener, but whereas Eve of the War was a work of flesh and violence, this is one living in the shadow of looming horror.
As viewers, we can’t help but notice that a lot of the gang just haven’t spent much time with each other this year, especially Liv.
As fun and as enjoyable as this undoubtedly is, it remains to be seen if Alcatraz will hold you prisoner.
In a blockbuster landscape that’s obsessed with everything being “dark”, Carter is a rare ray of cheesy sunshine.
Sky1’s remarkable drama from 2011 proved such a success that a further two series were quickly commissioned, and it’s not hard to see why.
Just when you thought salvation was at hand, Season 3 represents very much business as usual for everyone’s favourite pill-popping nurse.
One of the most impressive things about Homeland is the way it treats viewers like adults.
Like last week’s opening episode, it’s intelligently-plotted, well-acted and makes exceptional use of a small budget to end up looking extremely stylish.
Whether or not people like Allison actually exist outside of the wish-fulfilment fantasies of cult fiction writers is a moot point. But as played by Ellie Kendrick, she’s utterly endearing nonetheless.