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The Mask and the Wink: Inside the Making of Lord of the Flies
Jack Thorne, the writer of BBC’s Lord of the Flies (2026), says in the series’ behind the scenes documentary that you find your character, and you are taken on a journey with your character. He says this with the quiet conviction of a man who found his—Simon, the gentle prophet, the boy whose death broke his […] More
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Jacks Are Wild in Lord of the Flies (2026)
There is a moment in Lord of the Flies (2026) where Jack Merridew’s face is half-covered in war paint, while the other half is still a child’s, and if that image doesn’t win Lox Pratt an Emmy then the Television Academy should be dissolved and rebuilt from scratch by Nina Gold personally. Child actors in […] More
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TIFF24: First Look at Janicza Bravo‘s The Listeners
As part of the Primetime section of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, the first two episodes of the upcoming series, The Listeners, premiered to a packed theater. The series is based on the 2021 bestselling novel of the same name by Jordan Tannahill, who has been heralded as one of the most exciting writers […] More
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in Favorites
My Favorite Ghosts on CBS’s Ghosts
Before going into my favorite ghosts on CBS’s Ghosts, I want to share a bit of context. Ghosts occupy a unique place in our culture, symbolizing a connection between the living and the afterlife, and often serve as catalysts for comedic chaos and heartfelt moments. The American version of Ghosts, the CBS version of the […] More
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Blackadder: Celebrating 40 Years of the Dastardly Genius
I want to be remembered when I’m dead. I want books written about me. I want songs sung about me. And then hundreds of years from now I want episodes of my life to be played out weekly at half past nine by some great heroic actor of the age. EDMUND BLACKADDER Edmund Blackadder certainly […] More
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Taboo — A Wickedly Good Show
I recall watching FX at some point in 2017 and seeing brief promos for the show Taboo. I thought it looked intriguing, plus Tom Hardy was the star, and who doesn’t love Tom Hardy? FX has an amazing track record (in my opinion) when it comes to its programming. So, I told myself I’d give […] More
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2023 TV Premieres: Upcoming Series and Seasons Pinging Our Radar
2023 is just around the corner, and we’ve been keeping an eye out for all of the new TV you may want to watch in the new year. Or perhaps I should say all of the new TV we might want to watch. The only standard for inclusion in the list that follows is the […] More
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Brideshead Revisited Yet Again
I am fascinated by the enduring appeal of Evelyn Waugh’s novel Brideshead Revisited. This year (2022) will see the release of a new adaptation in the form of a miniseries from the BBC, which follows in the wake of a 2008 BBC film adaptation, and the highly acclaimed 1981 ITV miniseries. In anticipation of the […] More
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We Rise Above It: A Tribute to Gentleman Jack and Her Fandom
Three years ago I decided to check out a little program by the name of Gentleman Jack. All I knew was that it was about Anne Lister, who is considered to be the first modern lesbian. It was created by Sally Wainwright, a writer I deeply admired from her other series which present strong females […] More
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Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace, The Tourist, Things I Do for Money and More
Oh, winter doldrums you’ve really set in by now, haven’t you? I need a sunny day. If you do too, well, I can’t change the weather, but maybe we can help you figure out some ways to pass the time inside under a blanket. Each week you’ll find in this space a set of recommendations […] More
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Ridley Road: What Have We Learned About Antisemitism?
Introduction and background A bold dramaticisation of antisemitism in 1960s London, Ridley Road sparks uncomfortable but necessary conversations. One of the most absorbing shows I have seen in a long time, BBC’s Ridley Road is the story of the 62 Group and their efforts to prevent fascism in London after the Second World War. Based […] More
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An Example of True, Female Authenticity: I May Destroy You
Before I had watched Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You, I had been told to expect something special. I knew the series was focused on sexual assault, but I wasn’t prepared for what I watched. Written by Michaela Coel, known for Chewing Gum, I May Destroy You is a story about main character Arabella’s sexual assault. Coel also […] More
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