David Opie
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Writing gay/geeky stuff at Indiewire, GamesRadar, DigitalSpy, RadioTimes, Empire Magazine, Paste, iNews | Yahoo UK columnist | RT approved | davidopie7@gmail.com
Ben Whishaw is mesmerising in Peter Hujar’s Day. Maybe his best role to date? I was totally caught up in the stories he recounts that alternate between banal and fascinating, but never boring. Rebecca Hall brings authentic warmth to their connection in this nostalgic two-hander.
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ben Whishaw is mesmerising in Peter Hujar’s Day. Maybe his best role to date? I was totally caught up in the stories he recounts that alternate between banal and fascinating, but never boring. Rebecca Hall brings authentic warmth to their connection in this nostalgic two-hander.
Maxton Hall levels up from a one star show to a two star show in its second season. Still the worst YA series I’ve seen in a while, but at least it’s bordering on watchable this time around
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Maxton Hall levels up from a one star show to a two star show in its second season. Still the worst YA series I’ve seen in a while, but at least it’s bordering on watchable this time around
#InYourDreams is a sweet, enjoyable way to while away 90 minutes. Coming after the wildly entertaining KPOP Demon Hunters doesn’t do it any favours though. You’d think a film about dreaming would aspire to be more imaginative. Baloney Tony will be a hit with kids regardless
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
#InYourDreams is a sweet, enjoyable way to while away 90 minutes. Coming after the wildly entertaining KPOP Demon Hunters doesn’t do it any favours though. You’d think a film about dreaming would aspire to be more imaginative. Baloney Tony will be a hit with kids regardless
When he asks for pole pics
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM
When he asks for pole pics
#AllHerFault reminded me that we really need to see Sophia Lillis in more things. A scene-stealer in IT, the lead of an unfairly cancelled Netflix show, lots of fun in the overlooked Dungeons and Dragons film… Mike White needs to cast her in The White Lotus ASAP
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
#AllHerFault reminded me that we really need to see Sophia Lillis in more things. A scene-stealer in IT, the lead of an unfairly cancelled Netflix show, lots of fun in the overlooked Dungeons and Dragons film… Mike White needs to cast her in The White Lotus ASAP
In just 4 episodes, #DeathByLightning gives a forgotten historical footnote the prestigious retelling it deserves… A searing and electric acting showcase that’s just as timely as it is timeless. Nick Offerman steals every scene. My review for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
Death By Lightning review: James A. Garfield drama is 'a show worth remembering'
Michael Shannon is US President James A. Garfield in four-part limited series Death By Lightning — streaming now on Netflix. Read the Empire review.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In just 4 episodes, #DeathByLightning gives a forgotten historical footnote the prestigious retelling it deserves… A searing and electric acting showcase that’s just as timely as it is timeless. Nick Offerman steals every scene. My review for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
There’s never been a better time to have the name Vince and work in TV
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
There’s never been a better time to have the name Vince and work in TV
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
Vince Gilligan's sci-fi masterpiece will take you to your happy place 😀
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
Pluribus season 1 review: Vince Gilligan's sci-fi masterpiece will take you to your happy place
Rhea Seehorn is magnificent in this unique sci-fi masterpiece.
www.radiotimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Vince Gilligan's sci-fi masterpiece will take you to your happy place 😀
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
Still writing up my review because I was commissioned late in the day, but going on record now to say that the first episode of #Pluribus is one of the best premieres I’ve ever seen. Not just this year, but from my entire life.
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Still writing up my review because I was commissioned late in the day, but going on record now to say that the first episode of #Pluribus is one of the best premieres I’ve ever seen. Not just this year, but from my entire life.
Been drowning in screeners recently. One show was a 2 star slog. But I’ve also watched some great stuff including #DeathByLightning, a preposterously funny yet tragic historical drama about a forgotten American president and the man who killed him. Review coming soon for Empire
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Been drowning in screeners recently. One show was a 2 star slog. But I’ve also watched some great stuff including #DeathByLightning, a preposterously funny yet tragic historical drama about a forgotten American president and the man who killed him. Review coming soon for Empire
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I really enjoyed #AllHerFault! It’s not operating at HBO levels of prestige, but it’s not Ryan Murphy style trash either. It’s just a really twisty, smart little thriller with great performances across the board. I live for anything Sarah Snook does and Dakota Fanning slays too
November 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I really enjoyed #AllHerFault! It’s not operating at HBO levels of prestige, but it’s not Ryan Murphy style trash either. It’s just a really twisty, smart little thriller with great performances across the board. I live for anything Sarah Snook does and Dakota Fanning slays too
Set in a Scavengers Reign ecosystem of horrors, #PredatorBadlands is one of the most entertaining films of the year. Elle Fanning pulls double synth duty to perfection but don’t overlook Schuster-Koloamatangi. How Dan Trachtenberg resurrected this franchise needs to be studied.
November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Set in a Scavengers Reign ecosystem of horrors, #PredatorBadlands is one of the most entertaining films of the year. Elle Fanning pulls double synth duty to perfection but don’t overlook Schuster-Koloamatangi. How Dan Trachtenberg resurrected this franchise needs to be studied.
Watching the #VinceStaplesShow ahead of season 2 and I love it. Can’t believe there wasn’t more hype when it first came out. So weird and offbeat with really tight writing. There’s only 5 episodes in s1, each around 20 minutes long, so you have no excuse not to check it out!
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Watching the #VinceStaplesShow ahead of season 2 and I love it. Can’t believe there wasn’t more hype when it first came out. So weird and offbeat with really tight writing. There’s only 5 episodes in s1, each around 20 minutes long, so you have no excuse not to check it out!
Manny Jacinto voted PEOPLE’s Sexiest Sith of 2025 in readers’ choice.
November 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Manny Jacinto voted PEOPLE’s Sexiest Sith of 2025 in readers’ choice.
Laura Dern with David Lynch to the left and her mother Diane Ladd to the right 💔
November 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Laura Dern with David Lynch to the left and her mother Diane Ladd to the right 💔
I’m not exaggerating when I say Alan Carr in this cloak changed my life for the better #CelebrityTraitors
November 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I’m not exaggerating when I say Alan Carr in this cloak changed my life for the better #CelebrityTraitors
Like Emma Stone, you too will be bald once the end of #Bugonia snatches your wig clean off.
Broke down the ending and what it means for @techadvisor.com
www.techadvisor.com/article/2939...
Broke down the ending and what it means for @techadvisor.com
www.techadvisor.com/article/2939...
Bugonia's ending is one of this year's wildest and most shocking
Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia has a twist you won't see coming. Here's what happens at the end of this delirious alien black comedy starring Emma Stone
www.techadvisor.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Like Emma Stone, you too will be bald once the end of #Bugonia snatches your wig clean off.
Broke down the ending and what it means for @techadvisor.com
www.techadvisor.com/article/2939...
Broke down the ending and what it means for @techadvisor.com
www.techadvisor.com/article/2939...
Halloween ain’t over yet! 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Halloween ain’t over yet! 🎃
Do I love season 4 of #TheWitcher? No, but Liam Hemsworth isn’t the problem here, so I wrote this piece defending him for Radio Times where I explain why recasting actually makes sense in one key way
www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/w...
www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/w...
The Witcher season 4's Liam Hemsworth recast makes complete sense for one key reason
Geralt's had quite the makeover in season 4.
www.radiotimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Do I love season 4 of #TheWitcher? No, but Liam Hemsworth isn’t the problem here, so I wrote this piece defending him for Radio Times where I explain why recasting actually makes sense in one key way
www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/w...
www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/w...
What an iconic response
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 AM
What an iconic response