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  1. Troll, 2022 ★★★★
    Oct 11, 2026 · original
    We decided to catch up on one or two shows, on Netflix last night, and chose the movie, Troll (no, not the kiddies animated version). And, I have to say, I’m glad we went with a silly fantasy because, it was ridiculously good fun. Putting aside whether we believe in trolls or not. It doesn’t matter. They gave their existence plausibility in this amusing Norwegian romp through the countryside. Genuine and heartfelt in places, whimsical in others, it was all the scifi references and throw away lines that made this all the more enjoyable. And yes, before you ask, we will be watching Troll II at some point and will probably enjoy it just as much. Great fun from beginning to end.
  2. How to get to Heaven from Belfast, 2026 ★★★★½
    Oct 11, 2026 · original
    Three lifelong friends reunite after the death of an old classmate turns a wake into a dark mystery. They embark on a thrilling adventure across Ireland, piecing together enigmatic truths amid complicated lives. We started watching the absolutely crazy Irish dramady, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast written by the team that brought you Derry Girls , and, in between the wonderfully twisted storyline, machine-gun delivered dialogue, and hilarious stunts, we were rolling around on the couch in stitches. I laughed so much my jaw hurt. This is must-see TV if you’re looking for a break from the usual crime caper, especially as this one is laced with some great Irish snark and humour. Never mind some class acting by our 3 leading ladies. Grab some popcorn and just enjoy the ride.
  3. Last Meals
    Oct 10, 2026 · original
    This weekend we caught a couple of episodes of a new show on Netflix called: Last Meals , in which the host, Josh Scherer from Mythical Kitchen, interviews a celebrity about their lives whilst enjoying what they would eat for their last meal on Earth. Hence the name of the show. Funnily enough Gabz talked about this over on Mastodon too, writing in his post Last Meal all the delicious things he’d have for his last meal. So of course, I had to follow suit and write about what I would love to eat as my Last Meal . First Course I would start with a soup, Gazpacho to be exact. And not any Gazpacho, my fav was made by the head chef at the Musee des Beaux Arts restaurant here, in Quebec City. It was bursting with flavour and definitely up there in soup heaven. Second Course I’d follow that up with my favourite ham & mushroom pizza (or, even just a slice) from the No. 900 which does the best pi
  4. Below, 2026 ★★★½
    Oct 10, 2026 · original
    Set in the struggling fishing community of Snook s Arm, Newfoundland, the story follows local fisherman Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) as he and his family deal with economic uncertainty, a looming government resettlement program. I watched the last couple of episodes last night of, Below , a Canadian based miniseries on Netflix. While it s billed as a supernatural thriller, and while it does have some thrilling moments, I wouldn t say there were any supernatural elements, not really. Though there were moments when the action will make you jump. But it s all very earth-bound (or is that sea-bound?) dread provided by a very plausible monster. And no, I won t tell you what it is, you ll just have to watch this fun, moody and, dare I say it, atmospheric series. Some excellent performances, a great supporting cast, and even better scenery make this one a thoroughly enjoyable romp at sea.
  5. Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man, 2025 ★★½
    Oct 9, 2026 · original
    At nearly two and a half hours long, this third instalment of the Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man , was 45 minutes too long. At least, in my humble opinion. I started to watch this Wednesday evening and, got as far as Msgr. Wick confession to Father Jud outside the church and, gave up due to the trite and childish need to appeal to an audience of 12 year old boys. I didn’t actually finish the movie till yesterday afternoon. Sadly, my opinion didn’t change much about the characters and, by the sordid end, hoped they would all end up dead. The only light in this whole hot mess was Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc. He lifted this morass but still, in the end, couldn’t save it from itself. Save yourself the trouble, go watch something else.
  6. Mini Movie Reviews
    Oct 8, 2026 · original
    In the spirit of the Mini Book Review trending about the web, I thought to write my own (rather sarcastic, or it that, scathing?) mini movie reviews. You’ve been warned, there are … SPOILERS AHEAD. Murder on the Orient Express — A movie in which twelve suspects of varying social status have three minutes of screen time to convince Kenneth Branagh—er, I mean, Poirot—that they are not the killer of Johnny Depp’s despicable character and the obvious bad guy. With a waveringly bad accent, the heroic Hercule Poirot confronts the suspects—who are artfully arranged at a table in the mouth of the train tunnel to look like Da Vinci’s Last Super—and recounts a series of events in flashback to solve the mystery. And … they all did it. 3 Billboards outside Ebbings, Missouri — A foul-mouth red-neck woman hurls abuse at the town’s Sheriff and his inept, racist department for not finding her daughter’s
  7. Bandidos S1, 2024 ★★★½
    Oct 7, 2026 · original
    The English-dubbed Mexican show, Bandidos , about a group of desperate friends and frenemies coming together to find lost Spanish treasure, turned out to be an absolute comedy gem. Full of action and fun, this one had me laughing at the group s antics as they try to outwit the bad guys and get to the treasure first. All-in-all, a thoroughly enjoyable romp through the Mexican countryside. I m really looking forward to jumping in and watching season 2.
  8. The Island, 2025 ★★★
    Oct 7, 2026 · original
    This Scottish drama The Island is set on one of the Hebridean islands and centres on a dysfunctional family with secrets. The head of this family just happens to be the Lord of the Manor whose wife is brutally murder. What unfolds is a fairly slow, meandering story of lies, deceit, and betrayals all of which lead to an obvious conclusion. That said, the scenery was magnificent. The acting, however, was a tad earnest. Not bad if you have nothing else to watch.
  9. The Gorge, 2025 ★★★½
    Oct 7, 2026 · original
    In total contrast to how bored we were watching Reptile the other night, we were fully engaged with the horror-tinged action thriller, The Gorge . The premise is comic-book to be sure, and the whole section they were actually in the Gorge was memorable. But only because we both sat there having a good laugh at the really bad monsters. But what made this fun and watchable were the two main characters, perfectly acted by Miles Teller and Anya Taylor Joy. It felt like they had good chemistry onscreen and the banter was fun and lightweight. While the action didn’t overwhelm the duo’s dynamics. Grab a bag of popcorn and just enjoy this one for what it is, implausible fun.
  10. The Bombing of Pan Am 103, 2025 ★★★★
    Oct 7, 2026 · original
    We started watching The Bombing of Pan Am 103 a BBC coproduction showing on Netflix. We’re 3 episodes in this 5-part mini series and, let me tell you, it’s gripping and tense in a documentary style way, with scenes of real footage intercut between the dramatisation of the event and aftermath. This one is both a little chilling but nonetheless, compulsive viewing. Also, I was surprised by a number of things I learned last night that I never knew about about the crash and subsequent inquiry. We’ll watch the last 2 episodes tonight.
  11. Reptile, 2026 ★★
    Oct 4, 2026 · original
    Last night we watched the overly long movie, Reptile over on Netflix. At 2 hours plus this felt like it could have been 90 minutes and it would still have felt like it was too long. Why? An overly meandering storyline that, quite frankly, failed dismally to go anywhere. The conclusion stilted to the point it was left hanging in midair, unresolved. And the final scene? Bizarre by anyone’s standards of out there weird. That’s two hours of my life gone. If I were you, I would slither on over to find something better, elsewhere.
  12. Paradise S2, 2026 ★★★½
    Sep 15, 2026 · original
    It took a while to get there after meandering all over the place. But season 2 of Dan Fogelman s series, Paradise finally got there in the end. That is, after what feels like a complete change of direction mid season. A pivot that cleared away half the cast and, along with it, any lingering doubt that this was just a post-apocalyptic drama. Now taking on elements of a fully-fledged scifi thriller. Will it deliver in season 3? That remains to be seen. I can only hope so.
  13. Godzilla, 2014 ★★★★½
    Sep 3, 2026 · original
    Looking for something to watch last night ( as I m in between books ) I watched the 2014 version of Godzilla starring Ken Watanabe, Brian Cranston and a very short lived, Juliette Binoche. I have a really big soft spot for Godzilla movies and so, given they re all slightly different, and aim for different things, it s really hard to pick a favourite. I love this version for it s non-stop action. It really doesn t let up much in the way of excitement, which I have to admit, can get a bit chaotic at times. But, in the end, it delivers a satisfying fun roller coaster ride with our hero, Godzilla, swimming off into the sunset. What s fun about this movie — and it took me a while to realise this — is that Apple s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters series is based off this film. With that in mind, last night s viewing was a little more thoughtful as I saw different elements in another light, and wher
  14. Dark Matter S2, 2026 ★★½
    Aug 31, 2026 · original
    I forgot to ask everyone this morning, but who here watched the season opener of Dark Matter over on Apple this weekend? Anyone? And, of course, what did you think of it? I m not going to lie, I struggled at the best of times to get through season 1 and then, at the end, shrugged and wondered why I bothered. It wasn t exactly riviting TV. In fact, the exact opposite. It all felt like so much of a missed opportunity to do something either down right chilling, or at the very least, mildly creepy. But instead, the scifi aspect of the whole thing is downplayed to focus on this idiot guy played by an actor I m not really fond of. I mean, come on, the man has the expression of a dog waiting in the pound to be put out of its misery. So no, before you ask, I won t be bothering to watch out the season. To be frank, I really don t give a damn where he and his family end up. It s always going to be
  15. The Mitchells vs the Machines, 2026 ★★★★
    Aug 4, 2026 · original
    So Sunday evening, at a loss as to what to watch given we were camped out on the couch, huddled under a blanket, staring out the window at the rain coming down in veritable sheets. I said to the OH pick something funny, silly, and quirky, thinking they’d find a decent enough comedy on Netflix but wasn’t quite ready for what they chose: The Mitchells vs the Machines ! As it turned out, The Mitchells vs the Machines was an absolute blast. I found myself smirking, then giggling then finally laughing so hard we had to stop play at various places, scroll back a frame or two, to catch a missed joke. This film is hilarious. The in and out jokes never stop coming. It really is one laugh a minute, action-packed, family-friendly, chaos-induction, popcorn chomping, coming of age adventure. If you haven’t already seen this then get sat down, grab a bag of your favourite snacks, and enjoy the laughs.
  16. Silo S3 E5, 2026 ★★★★
    Aug 2, 2026 · original
    Finally, got to see this week’s episode of Silo and, wow, this is what we’ve all been waiting for. And finally, some action, and answers as to what’s been going on while we weren’t looking. We’ve had 4 torturous episodes of being spoon fed tiny snippets of information and background with, to be honest, what felt like a lot of unnecessary filler. And suddenly, in episode 5? A whole load of missing threads are revealed and we get to see what’s happening. Though, not quite why, not yet. But that glimpse gives me hope we’re rumbling toward an explosive, if not, climactic finish to the season. Yay!
  17. War Machine, 2026 ★★½
    Aug 1, 2026 · original
    This movie was one long testosterone fuelled promo advert for the US Army Rangers, what with all the machismo and chest thumping, gruff voices, and lone-wolf attitudes I felt like I needed a shower afterwards. Over baked and undercooked, this one lacked enough ingredients to make it thoughtful, or even interesting. Lots of big bangs and explosions and not much else.
  18. Sugar S1 E1-3, 2024 ★★★½
    Jul 19, 2026 · original
    Following on from watching Tehran yesterday, we started, or I should say, I started watching Sugar on Apple TV. The OH didn’t like it and, after about 10 minutes, left me to watch it on my own. I have to admit, I found it a little off to begin with but, stuck with it through to a second and then, third episode and now? I’m looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about. Certainly a different take on the Gumshoe Detective slash P.I. genre, with some big reveal coming and, given the clues, I think I know what. Talk about mash-up. Will see how this one pans out.
  19. Tehran S3, 2026 ★★★★½
    Jul 18, 2026 · original
    We watched the last couple of episodes from S3 of Tehran last night and, let me say, it ended with a Bang! A very satisfying bang at that. The build-up through three season of this Israeli spy thriller has been expertly done, with twisty, savvy, politically-dripping storylines ripped from the headlines. What with guest appearances from Glenn Close and Hugh Laurie, the acting has been top-notch. The writing gripping. And the tension, absolutely nerve-wrecking. But, is it the end? No. It seems not. There’s one more season coming next year. And I for one can’t wait to see what the ruthless Yulia has in store for our intrepid spy, Tamar.
  20. What's on TV?
    Jul 17, 2026 · original
    As we have 3 months of Apple TV for free, we started binge watching one show after another. And, last night, watched the first few episode of the world’s worst TV show, ever: Star City . I mean, come on people, every last character on this really show was speaking with a regional British accent that, quite honestly, had me laughing. Aren’t they all supposed to be, eh, Russian? I think I was in some sort of cultural shock, or something. Hearing these people earnestly being cruel and vindictive in a harsh northern English accent, or delivering dead-pan sentiments of someone’s misconduct with a Glaswegian twang was just too much. Then, when, the erstwhile (boo, hiss) baddie, Anna Maxwell Martin as Lyudmilla Raskova, the head of the KGB surveillance department at Star City bleated on at someone, I lost it altogether. At least in For All Mankind the Russian characters were played by various E

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