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I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
Fantastic Four - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
Superhero movies are done. This was the acid test and it was fantastically forgettable, even with this great cast, styling and VFX.
I enjoy most movies I watch, so just enjoying it isn't enough. It needs to burn brighter, clobber harder and not vanish from memory.
⭐⭐⭐
Superhero movies are done. This was the acid test and it was fantastically forgettable, even with this great cast, styling and VFX.
I enjoy most movies I watch, so just enjoying it isn't enough. It needs to burn brighter, clobber harder and not vanish from memory.
July 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Fantastic Four - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
Superhero movies are done. This was the acid test and it was fantastically forgettable, even with this great cast, styling and VFX.
I enjoy most movies I watch, so just enjoying it isn't enough. It needs to burn brighter, clobber harder and not vanish from memory.
⭐⭐⭐
Superhero movies are done. This was the acid test and it was fantastically forgettable, even with this great cast, styling and VFX.
I enjoy most movies I watch, so just enjoying it isn't enough. It needs to burn brighter, clobber harder and not vanish from memory.
Superman
⭐⭐⭐
Dorky fun, night and day from Man of Steel and more like the OG.
Well paced, uncomplicated plot. Visually well executed, stadium fight aside, where characters look like plasticine.
Core casting is perfect, with other supporting characters adding to the fun.
Krypto steals the show.
⭐⭐⭐
Dorky fun, night and day from Man of Steel and more like the OG.
Well paced, uncomplicated plot. Visually well executed, stadium fight aside, where characters look like plasticine.
Core casting is perfect, with other supporting characters adding to the fun.
Krypto steals the show.
July 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Superman
⭐⭐⭐
Dorky fun, night and day from Man of Steel and more like the OG.
Well paced, uncomplicated plot. Visually well executed, stadium fight aside, where characters look like plasticine.
Core casting is perfect, with other supporting characters adding to the fun.
Krypto steals the show.
⭐⭐⭐
Dorky fun, night and day from Man of Steel and more like the OG.
Well paced, uncomplicated plot. Visually well executed, stadium fight aside, where characters look like plasticine.
Core casting is perfect, with other supporting characters adding to the fun.
Krypto steals the show.
Karate Kid: Legends - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐⭐
A hugely likeable cast, great fight sequences, a dash of comedy and a splash of heart. Legends main failing is a paper thin villain and predictable plot, but for fans of this franchise (which I definitely am), this has everything for a good time.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
A hugely likeable cast, great fight sequences, a dash of comedy and a splash of heart. Legends main failing is a paper thin villain and predictable plot, but for fans of this franchise (which I definitely am), this has everything for a good time.
June 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Karate Kid: Legends - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐⭐
A hugely likeable cast, great fight sequences, a dash of comedy and a splash of heart. Legends main failing is a paper thin villain and predictable plot, but for fans of this franchise (which I definitely am), this has everything for a good time.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
A hugely likeable cast, great fight sequences, a dash of comedy and a splash of heart. Legends main failing is a paper thin villain and predictable plot, but for fans of this franchise (which I definitely am), this has everything for a good time.
Anthem of the summer, for people who care open.spotify.com/track/3gylfp...
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June 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Anthem of the summer, for people who care open.spotify.com/track/3gylfp...
Thunderbolts* - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
No, Marvel isn't back. Yes, it's a fun movie that's a little bit different, its just not an exciting or laugh out loud one.
Pugh and Harbour are great. Bucky is wasted, fake Cap ugh, Ghost is utterly pointless. Bob? He's ok.
Everything rides on Fantastic Four
⭐⭐⭐
No, Marvel isn't back. Yes, it's a fun movie that's a little bit different, its just not an exciting or laugh out loud one.
Pugh and Harbour are great. Bucky is wasted, fake Cap ugh, Ghost is utterly pointless. Bob? He's ok.
Everything rides on Fantastic Four
May 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Thunderbolts* - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
No, Marvel isn't back. Yes, it's a fun movie that's a little bit different, its just not an exciting or laugh out loud one.
Pugh and Harbour are great. Bucky is wasted, fake Cap ugh, Ghost is utterly pointless. Bob? He's ok.
Everything rides on Fantastic Four
⭐⭐⭐
No, Marvel isn't back. Yes, it's a fun movie that's a little bit different, its just not an exciting or laugh out loud one.
Pugh and Harbour are great. Bucky is wasted, fake Cap ugh, Ghost is utterly pointless. Bob? He's ok.
Everything rides on Fantastic Four
Playing a lot of Blue Prince due to the rave reviews. So far it's been a fantastic, chill, puzzle experience.
Every day I peel a little bit more of the onion away and it's just super satisfying, even though I still feel like I know nothing.
"Free" on Game Pass and PS+, it's a must play.
Every day I peel a little bit more of the onion away and it's just super satisfying, even though I still feel like I know nothing.
"Free" on Game Pass and PS+, it's a must play.
April 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Playing a lot of Blue Prince due to the rave reviews. So far it's been a fantastic, chill, puzzle experience.
Every day I peel a little bit more of the onion away and it's just super satisfying, even though I still feel like I know nothing.
"Free" on Game Pass and PS+, it's a must play.
Every day I peel a little bit more of the onion away and it's just super satisfying, even though I still feel like I know nothing.
"Free" on Game Pass and PS+, it's a must play.
Sinners - in Cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
Michael B. Jordan shines playing twin gangsters returning to the deep south, flush from ripping off the Chicago mob.
At its best during a bluesy slow build that reacquaints friends and lovers; Sinners sets up a fun, gory, but discordant, crimson stained final act.
⭐⭐⭐
Michael B. Jordan shines playing twin gangsters returning to the deep south, flush from ripping off the Chicago mob.
At its best during a bluesy slow build that reacquaints friends and lovers; Sinners sets up a fun, gory, but discordant, crimson stained final act.
April 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sinners - in Cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
Michael B. Jordan shines playing twin gangsters returning to the deep south, flush from ripping off the Chicago mob.
At its best during a bluesy slow build that reacquaints friends and lovers; Sinners sets up a fun, gory, but discordant, crimson stained final act.
⭐⭐⭐
Michael B. Jordan shines playing twin gangsters returning to the deep south, flush from ripping off the Chicago mob.
At its best during a bluesy slow build that reacquaints friends and lovers; Sinners sets up a fun, gory, but discordant, crimson stained final act.
A masculine biological female woman walks into a protected space for her. A woman already in there screams get out, you're not a woman. They say they are, she asks them to prove it, which they refuse.
Both women stay in the space, everyone is upset; and this is part of why the UK law is now an ass.
Both women stay in the space, everyone is upset; and this is part of why the UK law is now an ass.
April 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A masculine biological female woman walks into a protected space for her. A woman already in there screams get out, you're not a woman. They say they are, she asks them to prove it, which they refuse.
Both women stay in the space, everyone is upset; and this is part of why the UK law is now an ass.
Both women stay in the space, everyone is upset; and this is part of why the UK law is now an ass.
Nintendo Switch 2 looked good and then they revealed Donkey Kong and it became a must.
I assume they'll also announce official lapboards so you can use your Joy Con 2 as a mouse, because otherwise how is anyone doing that in their living room?
I assume they'll also announce official lapboards so you can use your Joy Con 2 as a mouse, because otherwise how is anyone doing that in their living room?
April 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Nintendo Switch 2 looked good and then they revealed Donkey Kong and it became a must.
I assume they'll also announce official lapboards so you can use your Joy Con 2 as a mouse, because otherwise how is anyone doing that in their living room?
I assume they'll also announce official lapboards so you can use your Joy Con 2 as a mouse, because otherwise how is anyone doing that in their living room?
Paradise (S1) - Disney+
⭐⭐⭐
Bearing a passing resemblance in concept to a show on Apple TV+, Paradise is unique enough to keep me invested in its own story, just.
S1 is a mixed bag, with the emotional stakes in Ep7 the bar they need to aim for. It's a hard act to follow, but I'm in for the ride.
⭐⭐⭐
Bearing a passing resemblance in concept to a show on Apple TV+, Paradise is unique enough to keep me invested in its own story, just.
S1 is a mixed bag, with the emotional stakes in Ep7 the bar they need to aim for. It's a hard act to follow, but I'm in for the ride.
March 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Paradise (S1) - Disney+
⭐⭐⭐
Bearing a passing resemblance in concept to a show on Apple TV+, Paradise is unique enough to keep me invested in its own story, just.
S1 is a mixed bag, with the emotional stakes in Ep7 the bar they need to aim for. It's a hard act to follow, but I'm in for the ride.
⭐⭐⭐
Bearing a passing resemblance in concept to a show on Apple TV+, Paradise is unique enough to keep me invested in its own story, just.
S1 is a mixed bag, with the emotional stakes in Ep7 the bar they need to aim for. It's a hard act to follow, but I'm in for the ride.
Anora - Video on Demand
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Picture at this year's Oscars maybe says more about the competition than it does the movie.
That said, it's surprising and earnest, well scripted and performed, but even with some great misdirection, the setup is overly long; and the final scene left me cold.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Picture at this year's Oscars maybe says more about the competition than it does the movie.
That said, it's surprising and earnest, well scripted and performed, but even with some great misdirection, the setup is overly long; and the final scene left me cold.
March 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Anora - Video on Demand
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Picture at this year's Oscars maybe says more about the competition than it does the movie.
That said, it's surprising and earnest, well scripted and performed, but even with some great misdirection, the setup is overly long; and the final scene left me cold.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best Picture at this year's Oscars maybe says more about the competition than it does the movie.
That said, it's surprising and earnest, well scripted and performed, but even with some great misdirection, the setup is overly long; and the final scene left me cold.
Severance - Apple TV+
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The best sci-fi show on TV because like all the greats it focuses on its characters and their relationships, while using the central concept to twist them into anguishing knots.
Season 2 gives more answers than questions, but there's plenty more onion to peel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The best sci-fi show on TV because like all the greats it focuses on its characters and their relationships, while using the central concept to twist them into anguishing knots.
Season 2 gives more answers than questions, but there's plenty more onion to peel.
March 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Severance - Apple TV+
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The best sci-fi show on TV because like all the greats it focuses on its characters and their relationships, while using the central concept to twist them into anguishing knots.
Season 2 gives more answers than questions, but there's plenty more onion to peel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The best sci-fi show on TV because like all the greats it focuses on its characters and their relationships, while using the central concept to twist them into anguishing knots.
Season 2 gives more answers than questions, but there's plenty more onion to peel.
The Last Breath - in Cinemas
⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's hard to rate a true story, so you have to look at the filmmaking; and they've done an excellent job of conveying the terror of being trapped on the bottom of the ocean without air and the desperation of the rescue attempt.
This truth is better than fiction.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's hard to rate a true story, so you have to look at the filmmaking; and they've done an excellent job of conveying the terror of being trapped on the bottom of the ocean without air and the desperation of the rescue attempt.
This truth is better than fiction.
March 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Last Breath - in Cinemas
⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's hard to rate a true story, so you have to look at the filmmaking; and they've done an excellent job of conveying the terror of being trapped on the bottom of the ocean without air and the desperation of the rescue attempt.
This truth is better than fiction.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's hard to rate a true story, so you have to look at the filmmaking; and they've done an excellent job of conveying the terror of being trapped on the bottom of the ocean without air and the desperation of the rescue attempt.
This truth is better than fiction.
Adolescence - Netflix
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stephen Graham is without a doubt my favourite actor working today, yet even his and Christine Tremarco's stunning performances are eclipsed by 15yo Owen Cooper's debut.
When combined with a powerful script and one shot filming,you have a four part, must see TV triumph.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stephen Graham is without a doubt my favourite actor working today, yet even his and Christine Tremarco's stunning performances are eclipsed by 15yo Owen Cooper's debut.
When combined with a powerful script and one shot filming,you have a four part, must see TV triumph.
March 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Adolescence - Netflix
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stephen Graham is without a doubt my favourite actor working today, yet even his and Christine Tremarco's stunning performances are eclipsed by 15yo Owen Cooper's debut.
When combined with a powerful script and one shot filming,you have a four part, must see TV triumph.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stephen Graham is without a doubt my favourite actor working today, yet even his and Christine Tremarco's stunning performances are eclipsed by 15yo Owen Cooper's debut.
When combined with a powerful script and one shot filming,you have a four part, must see TV triumph.
I've finally started watching Severance Season 2, so I can binge all of this season in the run up to the final episode. Easily one of the best things on TV, but I'm only onto S2E03, so no spoilers please!!
March 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I've finally started watching Severance Season 2, so I can binge all of this season in the run up to the final episode. Easily one of the best things on TV, but I'm only onto S2E03, so no spoilers please!!
What if a group of bus drivers made Alien, for the stage, with zero experience? youtube.com/watch?v=KwUH...
ALIEN ON STAGE Official Trailer 2024 Documentary
YouTube video by BritFlicks
youtube.com
March 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What if a group of bus drivers made Alien, for the stage, with zero experience? youtube.com/watch?v=KwUH...
Mickey 17 - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
What if you were so down on your luck that you took a job in space, working for a guy who's like a combo of Trump and Elon.
Your job, to repeatedly die for science and be resurrected by an organic 3D printer.
Unique? Yep
Fun? Mostly
Like the premise? Watch it
⭐⭐⭐
What if you were so down on your luck that you took a job in space, working for a guy who's like a combo of Trump and Elon.
Your job, to repeatedly die for science and be resurrected by an organic 3D printer.
Unique? Yep
Fun? Mostly
Like the premise? Watch it
March 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Mickey 17 - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
What if you were so down on your luck that you took a job in space, working for a guy who's like a combo of Trump and Elon.
Your job, to repeatedly die for science and be resurrected by an organic 3D printer.
Unique? Yep
Fun? Mostly
Like the premise? Watch it
⭐⭐⭐
What if you were so down on your luck that you took a job in space, working for a guy who's like a combo of Trump and Elon.
Your job, to repeatedly die for science and be resurrected by an organic 3D printer.
Unique? Yep
Fun? Mostly
Like the premise? Watch it
Daryl Dixon S1 & 2 - Sky and NowTV
⭐⭐
Daryl does France has interesting ideas, but fumbles the ball with key new characters who just aren't that interesting.
The central religious plot is dull, with storylines that create zero investment in Daryl's quest. There are fun moments, but too few so far!
⭐⭐
Daryl does France has interesting ideas, but fumbles the ball with key new characters who just aren't that interesting.
The central religious plot is dull, with storylines that create zero investment in Daryl's quest. There are fun moments, but too few so far!
March 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Daryl Dixon S1 & 2 - Sky and NowTV
⭐⭐
Daryl does France has interesting ideas, but fumbles the ball with key new characters who just aren't that interesting.
The central religious plot is dull, with storylines that create zero investment in Daryl's quest. There are fun moments, but too few so far!
⭐⭐
Daryl does France has interesting ideas, but fumbles the ball with key new characters who just aren't that interesting.
The central religious plot is dull, with storylines that create zero investment in Daryl's quest. There are fun moments, but too few so far!
Certainly glad the free Rakuten.tv movie I chose from the Octopus Energy Octoplus offers was Anora. Now I just need to find the time to watch it.
If you've seen it, does it deserve its four Oscars?
If you've seen it, does it deserve its four Oscars?
Rakuten TV
Rakuten.tv
March 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Certainly glad the free Rakuten.tv movie I chose from the Octopus Energy Octoplus offers was Anora. Now I just need to find the time to watch it.
If you've seen it, does it deserve its four Oscars?
If you've seen it, does it deserve its four Oscars?
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I'm sorry...? I'M SORRY WHAT. This looks amaaaazing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMF...
Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE - Announcement Trailer (PS5®, PS4®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox & PC)
YouTube video by Reef Entertainment
www.youtube.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I'm sorry...? I'M SORRY WHAT. This looks amaaaazing! www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMF...
Captain America: Brave New World - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
Is it a return to form for Marvel? No
Have we set the bar too high for Marvel after Endgame? Maybe
Is this very much a Captain America movie? Yes
Is it entertaining? Yes
Do its flaws ruin it? Nah
Mackie and Ford are great, see it for them!
⭐⭐⭐
Is it a return to form for Marvel? No
Have we set the bar too high for Marvel after Endgame? Maybe
Is this very much a Captain America movie? Yes
Is it entertaining? Yes
Do its flaws ruin it? Nah
Mackie and Ford are great, see it for them!
February 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Captain America: Brave New World - in cinemas
⭐⭐⭐
Is it a return to form for Marvel? No
Have we set the bar too high for Marvel after Endgame? Maybe
Is this very much a Captain America movie? Yes
Is it entertaining? Yes
Do its flaws ruin it? Nah
Mackie and Ford are great, see it for them!
⭐⭐⭐
Is it a return to form for Marvel? No
Have we set the bar too high for Marvel after Endgame? Maybe
Is this very much a Captain America movie? Yes
Is it entertaining? Yes
Do its flaws ruin it? Nah
Mackie and Ford are great, see it for them!
From - Sky / NowTV
⭐⭐⭐
Take Lost, set it in the US, throw in some Stephen King horror vibes and you get From.
It's in no rush to explain its central mystery, which may prove frustrating to some; and in the modern TV age, it feels like a throwback, but it's enjoyable with a likeable cast.
⭐⭐⭐
Take Lost, set it in the US, throw in some Stephen King horror vibes and you get From.
It's in no rush to explain its central mystery, which may prove frustrating to some; and in the modern TV age, it feels like a throwback, but it's enjoyable with a likeable cast.
February 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
From - Sky / NowTV
⭐⭐⭐
Take Lost, set it in the US, throw in some Stephen King horror vibes and you get From.
It's in no rush to explain its central mystery, which may prove frustrating to some; and in the modern TV age, it feels like a throwback, but it's enjoyable with a likeable cast.
⭐⭐⭐
Take Lost, set it in the US, throw in some Stephen King horror vibes and you get From.
It's in no rush to explain its central mystery, which may prove frustrating to some; and in the modern TV age, it feels like a throwback, but it's enjoyable with a likeable cast.
The Gorge - Apple TV+
⭐⭐⭐
A-list actors with real chemistry, an interesting premise, solid script and decent VFX make me surprised this didn't get a limited cinema release.
If you have Apple TV+ it's an enjoyable watch. If you don't, it's a good reason to get a free sub from a Currys UK purchase.
⭐⭐⭐
A-list actors with real chemistry, an interesting premise, solid script and decent VFX make me surprised this didn't get a limited cinema release.
If you have Apple TV+ it's an enjoyable watch. If you don't, it's a good reason to get a free sub from a Currys UK purchase.
February 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The Gorge - Apple TV+
⭐⭐⭐
A-list actors with real chemistry, an interesting premise, solid script and decent VFX make me surprised this didn't get a limited cinema release.
If you have Apple TV+ it's an enjoyable watch. If you don't, it's a good reason to get a free sub from a Currys UK purchase.
⭐⭐⭐
A-list actors with real chemistry, an interesting premise, solid script and decent VFX make me surprised this didn't get a limited cinema release.
If you have Apple TV+ it's an enjoyable watch. If you don't, it's a good reason to get a free sub from a Currys UK purchase.
Heart Eyes - In Cinemas
⭐
A slasher rom com that's had its funny bone yanked out through its brain, forcefully attempted to be reinserted through its heart and all that's leftover is a bloody mess.
Visually it succeeds, but it lacks chemistry, comedy and scares.
Save your time and money.
⭐
A slasher rom com that's had its funny bone yanked out through its brain, forcefully attempted to be reinserted through its heart and all that's leftover is a bloody mess.
Visually it succeeds, but it lacks chemistry, comedy and scares.
Save your time and money.
February 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Heart Eyes - In Cinemas
⭐
A slasher rom com that's had its funny bone yanked out through its brain, forcefully attempted to be reinserted through its heart and all that's leftover is a bloody mess.
Visually it succeeds, but it lacks chemistry, comedy and scares.
Save your time and money.
⭐
A slasher rom com that's had its funny bone yanked out through its brain, forcefully attempted to be reinserted through its heart and all that's leftover is a bloody mess.
Visually it succeeds, but it lacks chemistry, comedy and scares.
Save your time and money.