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Alien: Earth episode 5 review: the Maginot’s crew and the weight of inevitability
TL;DR: Episode 5 of Alien: Earth revisits the doomed Maginot, delivering one of the franchise’s most tragic stories. Equal parts xenomorph chaos and human betrayal, it sets the stage for Morrow’s revenge…
Hell is Us Review: the Soulslike that dares you to wander
TL;DR: A stunningly atmospheric but uneven mix of Soulslike combat and directionless exploration. Frustrating, ambitious, worth your time. I have a soft spot for games that dare me to get…
Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club review: cosy crime meets all-star cast
TL;DR: A charming, starry adaptation of Richard Osman’s bestseller that plays it safe but delivers cosy crime comfort. I’ll be honest: I wasn’t sure I wanted a film version of The…
Is the Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer the ultimate travel companion?
TL;DR: Light, foldable, and surprisingly powerful. The Dreame Pocket Hair Dryer delivers fast, quiet drying and polished results, though its curling nozzle disappoints and it’s not dual voltage. Introduction: Why…
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review: a long-awaited return from the shadows
TL;DR: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a glorious return for Sega’s ninja series—beautifully animated, mechanically deep, and endlessly replayable. Minor flaws aside, it’s one of the best 2D action games…
The Assassin review: stylish chaos, dark comedy, and midlife mayhem, now streaming on STARZPLAY
TL;DR: Keeley Hawes is magnificent in The Assassin, a smart, stylish, and hilariously absurd menopausal hitwoman drama on Prime Video. Come for the gunfights, stay for the mother-son banter. There are…
Foundation season 3, episode 8 review: skin in the game, the calm before the storm
TL;DR: Gaal prepares for sacrifice, Demerzel breaks, Brother Day falls, and the Mule tightens his grip. The calm before the storm has never felt so fatal. If there’s one thing Foundation excels at,…
Dexter: Resurrection episode 9 review: a tragedy that finally breaks the butcher
TL;DR: Angel Batista dies, Dexter breaks, and Leon Prater’s carnival of death is about to begin. This episode is a masterclass in inevitability, setting up a finale that promises nothing short…
Google Pixel 10: what reviewers are saying about Google’s boldest AI-driven phone yet
TL;DR: Google’s Pixel 10 nails design, display, cameras, and AI ambition at under $800. It’s exciting and futuristic, but AI quirks, slow charging, and weaker raw performance hold it back.…
Caught Stealing review: A grimy New York spiral with a cat at the center
TL;DR: Aronofsky made a Scorsese-style crime thriller about Austin Butler losing a kidney, dodging gangsters, and caring for a cat. It’s grim, funny, and deeply messy — but a ride…
Alien: Earth, episode 4 review: Wendy the Xenomorph whisperer changes everything
TL;DR: Wendy becomes the xenomorph whisperer, Boy Kavalier proves he’s the worst, Nibs has a heartbreaking breakdown, and the show takes the franchise into terrifying new territory. A slow-burn, cerebral…
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf review: brutal action, shadow ops, and spy-thriller chaos
TL;DR: Dark Wolf puts Taylor Kitsch where he belongs—front and center in an action show that’s smarter, sharper, and more compulsively watchable than you’d expect. Not flawless, but easily one…
Sony BRAVIA 5 review: premium without the pretense, built for movie lovers
The world of televisions is a battlefield, a constant war for our eyeballs and wallets. Every year, a new contender emerges, promising to be the one, the only, the last…
The Roses review: hilarious, clever, and nowhere near dark enough
TL;DR: Two incredible performances keep The Roses from wilting, but the film plays it too polite. Watch it for Colman and Cumberbatch’s duel, not for the bite that the story promises but never…
Keychron M5 review: the vertical gaming mouse that doesn’t suck
TL;DR: A vertical mouse that doesn’t suck at gaming. Comfortable, precise, affordable—but just a bit awkward in twitch shooters. When I first unboxed the Keychron M5, I didn’t get that…
Upload season 4 review: saying goodbye to TV’s smartest sci-fi comedy that forgot how to end
TL;DR: Upload Season 4 closes out Prime Video’s sharp sci-fi comedy with a whimper instead of a bang. Great cast, weak writing, and a finale that undoes too much. Funny in…
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review: faithful, flawed, and fiercely nostalgic
TL;DR: Stunning visuals, classic gameplay preserved. Faithful to a fault. Still one of the greatest stealth games ever made, but don’t expect reinvention—this is Snake Eater exactly as you remember it, for better…
Invasion season 3, episode 1 review: a reset that finally gives the show teeth
TL;DR: After two seasons of squandered potential, Invasion finally delivers a premiere that feels confident, character-focused, and worth watching. It’s not perfect, but it’s a much-needed reset that makes me cautiously optimistic…