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Film reviews from a Rotten Tomatoes critic

Songbird: the more things change the more we stay the same

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This is spoilery as I’m delving into some of Songbird’s characters (and John Wick: Chapter 2, for reasons which will become clear). My three-star review, which is here, is no more spoilery than the trailer. Rich people heading out of town, taking the virus with them; sweetly personal stories about the lengths people will go… Songbird: the more things change the more we stay the same Read More

War: Episode 10 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick),  episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), and episode 9 (Avalanche). “A spoilt, immature man endlessly complaining unnecessarily, married to a spoilt, immature woman endlessly complaining unnecessarily…. War: Episode 10 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

Avalanche: Episode 9 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick),  episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), and episode 10 (War). “Now – much more importantly, who is Billy Jo-el?” A white dress is being put in… Avalanche: Episode 9 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

48:1 – Episode 8 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick),  episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “when put in the ring with her Queen, the Iron Lady melted.” The episode starts with… 48:1 – Episode 8 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

Who would even think of spoiling Christmas? Me! I mean Belsnickel! The Christmas Chronicles 2 recap

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Who needs Santa sacks when you can have Santa on sax (no I’m not even sorry). Mr and Mrs Claus are back in town (or rather, we’re back in theirs), so read on for a full-on spoiler recap of the film (if you want my review of the film, it’s here.) Ego, lying, viciousness, envy… Who would even think of spoiling Christmas? Me! I mean Belsnickel! The Christmas Chronicles 2 recap Read More

The Hereditary Principle: Episode 7 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick),  episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “The hereditary principle already hangs by such a precarious thread.” Princess Margaret is smoking, coughing and doing… The Hereditary Principle: Episode 7 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

Terra Nullius: Episode 6 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick),  episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “The perfect wife, the perfect princess, and the whole place goes nuts.” It’s February… Terra Nullius: Episode 6 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

Fagan: Episode 5 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick),  episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “How on earth did he get in? And what did they talk about?”… Fagan: Episode 5 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

Favourites: Episode 4 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick),  episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). About maternal love, and favouritism. It’s 1982 and Mark Thatcher, one of… Favourites: Episode 4 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

Fairytale: Episode 3 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Or read my episode recaps: episode 1 (Gold Stick), episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “I’m all for sharing.” Windsor Castle, 1981: Diana is leaving in her… Fairytale: Episode 3 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

The Balmoral Test: Episode 2 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Read my episode 1 recap Gold Stick, episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). “I’m struggling to find any redeeming features in these people at all,” Yes it’s another dignified… The Balmoral Test: Episode 2 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More

Gold Stick: Episode 1 (The Crown season 4 recaps)

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My series review is here. Read the recap for episode 2 (The Balmoral Test), for episode 3 (Fairytale), episode 4 (Favourites), episode 5 (Fagan), episode 6 (Terra Nullius), episode 7 (The Hereditary Principle), episode 8 (48:1), episode 9 (Avalanche), and episode 10 (War). One already iron-willed woman is dominating the headlines, and another, who’ll be forced… Gold Stick: Episode 1 (The Crown season 4 recaps) Read More