Hollywood’s Most Difficult Actors: When Talent Comes With a Price
An editorial look at Hollywood actors with reputations for difficult productions, distinguishing documented incidents, public disputes and industry anecdotes.
What I’ve Been Watching This August: Surprises, Disappointments and Shows I’m Starting to Give Up On
A personal August TV and film diary: unexpected highlights, disappointing releases and series that are beginning to lose their appeal.
How Many Seasons Should a TV Show Have? Knowing When to End
When should a great TV show end? A personal analysis of season counts, creative fatigue and what Lost, Game of Thrones and The Boys teach us about endings.
Were They Really That Bad? Television’s Most Controversial Series Finales
A personal look at some of television’s most divisive endings and the gap between audience expectations and how long-running stories conclude.
The Greatest Movie Franchises of All Time
What makes a movie franchise great? An editorial selection of the film sagas that have endured through sequels, reboots and changing audiences.
10 Best Movies and TV Shows of the 20th Century: Our Picks
A personal top 10 of great 20th-century movies and television series, exploring influential classics, popular favourites and works that helped shape screen storytelling.
The Best of the 21st Century: Movies and TV That Defined an Era
A personal selection of the films and television series that have helped define the 21st century, with analysis of their lasting impact.
Taron Egerton: 6 Best Movies and TV Shows, from Rocketman to Black Bird
Which Taron Egerton movies and shows are worth watching? My six standouts: Rocketman, Black Bird, Carry-On, Tetris, Smoke and Apex, with an honest take on each.
Emmys 2025: A Predictable Night That Says More Than It Seems
The 2025 Emmy Awards delivered familiar winners and few surprises. Our editorial analysis of what the ceremony says about television today.
