A woman holding a clapper over her face photo – Free Analogue photography Image on Unsplash Hollywood has long been fascinated with the world of gambling. Whether it’s the high stakes of a casino floor, the tension of a poker game, or the thrill of a heist involving millions of dollars, movies have portrayed gambling … >
Casino-themed movies have long captivated audiences with their mix of high stakes, glamour, and intrigue. From dazzling portrayals of the Las Vegas strip to the mind-bending strategies of blackjack and poker, these films bring the thrill of gambling to life. Some, like Casino, Ocean’s Eleven, and 21, have become cinematic staples, celebrated for their storytelling … >
The adaptation of Erik Axl Sund’s novel also stars Katherine Kelly and Dougray Scott. Ahead of a premiere date of 16th January, Paramount+ have dropped a trailer for The Crow Girl. The show adapts the novel by Erik Axl Sund and transplanting it to a UK setting. Playing out across six hour-long episodes, the streamer … >
Sometimes you just want to sit down and switch off as you enjoy a favourite cozy crime show — here’s some returning (we think!) in 2025 The interest in cozy crime shows never seems to wane. There seems to be one on at sometime or other every day of the week on broadcast channels, and that’s where we … >
Michelle Yeoh returns as the deadly Emperor Phillipa Georgiou and joins Starfleet’s Black Ops department. Updated 08/12/24: Full trailer drops With the Star Trek: Section 31 streaming movie dropping in just over six weeks, on January 24th, 2025, Paramount have revealed a full trailer. The one minute, 50 second promo appears to show the former … >
Here’s our November 2024 Podcast Roundup – our favourites from the worlds of CultBox. In no particular order, this month’s picks are… I’ll Explain Later The Doctor Who review podcast returns after an extended break, dropping episodes weekly. Now on YouTube too, hosts Jon West and Matt Nida began with ‘Blink’ and a discussion about … >
The series follows Dr Watson after the death of Sherlock Holmes at the hands of Moriarty. We just can’t get enough of Sherlock Holmes. The character is continuously being reinvented; no doubt helped by the fact that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s works are now out of copyright. From movie adaptations – we still believe that … >
The New Year brings a footballer, a mathematician, a pop star, a Money Saving Expert and a sitcom legend. With it’s most recent series concluded, and Junior Taskmaster out of the blocks on Friday nights, Taskmaster is eyeing 2025. Channel 4 have announced the line up for Taskmaster’s New Year Treat 2025, now an annual … >
The BBC have confirmed that the puzzle-setting sleuth John “Ludwig” Taylor will be back for Series 2. Across the past six weeks, we’ve been charmed by David Mitchell’s new comedy-drama Ludwig. It’s also been a considerable success for the BBC who are calling it their “biggest new scripted show of the year.” Pressed into action … >
Popcorns on clear glass bowl photo – Free Food Image on Unsplash Gambling movies have long captured the thrill, strategy, and allure of gaming, drawing viewers into worlds where stakes are high, and every move counts. These films range from stories about poker tournaments and casino heists to intense sports betting, offering audiences a … >