Few cities in the world can claim a history as rich, turbulent, and influential as London. For two millennia, it has stood as a hub of commerce, politics, culture, and …
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The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley – A Cautionary Tale of Vision, Deception, and Silicon Valley Hype
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, directed by Alex Gibney and released by HBO in 2019, is more than just a documentary about fraud. It’s a dissection of …
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Rise of the Nazis is a compelling and critically acclaimed BBC documentary drama series that explores how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany and dismantled …
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Film & TV
The War of the Worlds (BBC, 2019) – A Thoughtful Adaptation of a Sci-Fi Classic
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe BBC’s The War of the Worlds (2019) is a bold attempt to bring H.G. Wells’ groundbreaking 1898 novel to life in its original Edwardian setting. Spread across three episodes …
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“Ford v Ferrari” is a riveting biographical sports drama film directed by James Mangold, released in 2019. The movie tells the true story of the intense rivalry between the American …
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Years and Years, the groundbreaking series created by Russell T. Davies, first aired in 2019 and left an indelible mark on viewers with its gripping narrative, powerful performances, and unsettlingly …
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Extinction (2018): A Sci-Fi Film About Memory, Identity, and the Meaning of Being Human
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased quietly on Netflix in 2018, Extinction is a science fiction film that initially appears to follow a familiar formula: ominous dreams, a looming alien invasion, and an ordinary family …
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Civilisations (2018): Reimagining the Story of Art and Culture
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen the BBC released Civilisations in 2018, it wasn’t just another art history documentary. It was an ambitious reimagining of one of television’s most influential series — Kenneth Clark’s Civilisation …
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The Favourite (2018): Power, Desire, and Deception in the Court of Queen Anne
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinYorgos Lanthimos’s The Favourite (2018) is a stunningly original historical drama that reinvents the costume film with biting wit, visual eccentricity, and emotional depth. Starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and …
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Released in December 2018, Aquaman marked a turning point for the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Directed by James Wan, known for his work on The Conjuring and Furious 7, the …
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Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018): Quantum Adventure and Heroic Teamwork
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased in July 2018 and directed by Peyton Reed, Ant-Man and the Wasp is the sequel to Marvel’s Ant-Man (2015). While retaining the first film’s humor, heist-style narrative, and inventive …
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Released in 2018 and directed by Ryan Coogler, Black Panther stands as one of the most culturally significant films in modern cinema. More than just another superhero movie within the …