The first films: Late to the Movies
It would be fair to say that, generally speaking, I'm not much of a movie person. While others can quote entire scenes from their favourite films or debate the merits of different directors, I've...
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The Last Of Us season two crashed and burned
This week, it was announced that Neil Druckmann will be stepping away from HBO’s The Last of Us series to focus on his work for Naughty Dog. Some background in case you are not aware: Druckmann and...
28 Years Later “distils the fear and loathing that has consumed our country”: review
In 2002, 28 Days Later rampaged roughshod over our screens in a bloody, ghastly rage, fuelled by 9/11, the Invasion of Afghanistan, the War on Terror, and the growing threat of an illegal war with...
The best TV and streaming premieres: July 2025
July is especially jam-packed with new releases and has more creative ambition than you can imagine. From an electrifying Mexican action thriller to Lena Dunham's triumphant return to television,...
“Both will linger darkly in your mind”: Dept Q and Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story reviews
The UK is a small island studded with secrets and secret lairs. I’m not just saying that because I grew up amidst American expanses and am honestly in awe of how the British maximize every square...
4 emotional lessons to honor the 10th anniversary of Inside Out
Today, June 19, Pixar's Inside Out celebrates its 10th anniversary, and it's the perfect opportunity to remember the most valuable life lessons and emotional intelligence that this brilliant and...
Jane Austen, 250 years later: the new (and old) adaptations that celebrate her legacy
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, and this anniversary has reignited interest in her life and work across all formats. Beyond commemorative editions and literary events,...
Jaws turns 50: 7 facts worth knowing about Steven Spielberg’s first blockbuster
Cinema, 50 years ago, taught movie audiences to be afraid of sharks. Friday, June 20, marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of Steven Spielberg's “great sea chase episode” Jaws. Released in...
WATCH: Something Special #43 – Hannah Fry on the legacy of James Harrison
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share Something Special you don't want to miss. To fit with the six core pillars of the magazine, these will alternate between the themes of watch / listen / read /...
Great Adaptations: The Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood on film
This month over at Five Books For we’ve been talking about books that explore the breadth and complexity of women’s experiences and relationships. Some are funny, some are dark and some are...