https://pixabay.com/photos/movie-theater-room-movie-2502213/ Poker and blackjack have long held a captivating allure in the world of cinema. These card games, with their mix of strategy, psychology, and high stakes, have become symbolic of suspense, intrigue, and the thrill of risk-taking. From smoky backroom games in classic noirs to glamorous casino tables in modern blockbusters, poker and … >
picture: https://unsplash.com/de/fotos/schwarz-weisser-keramikbecher-mit-hustle-druck-auf-dem-tisch-CmF_5GYc6c0 Within the realm of slick British television dramas, “Hustle” shines brightly, its allure unwavering even years after its debut. Featuring a charismatic ensemble cast, ingenious plotlines, and a blend of sophistication and humor, “Hustle” etched its name firmly into the annals of beloved TV shows. This retrospective seeks to unravel the charm that … >
The show stars Keira Knightley and Ben Wilshaw as a spy and an assassin, respectively. Updated 27/11/24: Second Trailer for Black Doves. As time ticks inexorably down towards the festive season, unless you’re of the opinion that we’re already in it, Netflix have the treats. Dropping on Thursday, 5th December, is the Joe Barton-penned Christmas … >
Big Finish’s Doctor Who 60th anniversary mini-series drops an extra morsel, pitting Doctor against Doctor for Once and Future: Coda – The Final Act. The 60th anniversary tale Doctor Who: Once and Future raced up and down the timelines of the Whoniverse last year. Monthly instalments dropped from April 2023, each fronted by a different incarnation of … >
There’s more to come from Dodger and Fagin Down Under. Towards the end of 2023, Disney+ brought us a new take on Charles Dickens’ famous character Jack Dawkins. Better known as The Artful Dodger, he’s one of the most memorable characters from Oliver Twist. In the show, which catches up with the former pickpocket as … >
The extra instalment of the Big Finish 60th Anniversary series sees a clash of two outsider Doctors. You know what it’s like with mysterious, hitherto unknown incarnations of the Doctor. One is unveiled for the show’s 50th anniversary celebrations, then another appears just a few years later. Of course, John Hurt’s War Doctor and Jo … >
To prove you don’t need a subscription to stream great TV, we bring you our guide to five crime shows you can stream for free on U With the huge range of choices (and subscription fees) available, it’s good to know you don’t always need to break the budget if you fancy a change from … >
Somehow, it’s been nine years since the first series of the remarkable Wolf Hall. Based on Hilary Mantel’s books, the BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning series chronicled the life of Thomas Cromwell. Henry VIII’s political fixer was played compellingly by Mark Rylance, with the King himself brought to life by Damian Lewis. However, the first … >
Ah, happiness—the elusive butterfly we’re all trying to catch with a net full of holes. If only there were a foolproof recipe, a magic spell, or an app that pinged us into eternal bliss. But as it turns out, life is more complicated than that. Don’t worry, though. I, Kirill Yurovskiy, have set off on … >
Hello there (again?) Is Ewan McGregor about to dust off his Jedi robes one more time? In 2022, Ewan McGregor reprised his version of Obi-Wan Kenobi for a Disney+ mini-series of the same name. Set between the end of Revenge of the Sith and the start of A New Hope, the show saw the retired … >