Jon Livesey

Harlesden, London

Head of National Sport at The Daily Mirror

Content Hub Director at Reach PLC

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Netflix's 'hidden gem' Western hailed as 'century's best'

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Jon Livesey

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Little-known Ryan Gosling movie 'better than Barbie' has 'vice-like grip'

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Jon Livesey

The movie, which has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91% and is available to stream on Amazon Prime, went under the radar, despite earning Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination In the past decade, Ryan Gosling has risen to become one of Hollywood's leading men. But way back in 2006 when he was still a young, relatively unknown actor, he starred in an indie film that's ranked higher than some of his most acclaimed movies, including The Big Short, Barbie, Blade Runner 2049 and The Place Beyond The Pines.
Netflix's 'hidden gem' Western hailed as 'century's best'

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Jon Livesey

Netflix's 'hidden gem' Western hailed as 'century's best' Hell or High Water, made in 2016, scores an impressive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and is hailed as the best Western made this century 13:04, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 | UPDATED: 13:07, Fri, Jun 6, 2025 Share Article Bookmark Netflix's 'hidden gem' Western hailed as 'century's best' (Image: Netflix) Western enthusiasts are in for a treat with Netflix's current lineup, boasting some of the finest films in the genre from the last quarter-century,...
'Magnificent' Oscar-nominated romcom now available to stream on Amazon Prime

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Jon Livesey |Dan Taylor

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Romantic comedy with 98 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes now streaming

3 weeks ago | getsurrey.co.uk | Jon Livesey
'Funniest date movie of 2017' with 98% Rotten Tomatoes score is streaming now

3 weeks ago | themirror.com | Jon Livesey

Critics called the movie "hugely enjoyable" as well as "edgy and hilarious". Viewers used superlatives including "completely magnificent" and "an absolute revelation" to describe itIf you're looking for something to watch at home with your significant other, you're in luck - because a romantic comedy hailed as the "funniest date movie of 2017" is streaming now.
Dad reads 500 children's books to his kids and shares 10 they always return to

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Jon Livesey

Author Julia Donaldson is the queen of Children's writers (Image: Daily Record)I've always read with my eight-year-old son and five-year-old daughter at bedtime, as part of our nightly routine. Over the years, I reckon I've read at least 500 children's books. Some have lodged in my memory more than others – most likely because I've had to read them over and over again. These days, my little lad is content reading chapter books on his own and his sister needs my help less and less, too.
I've read 500 children's books with my kids

4 weeks ago | themirror.com | Jon Livesey

In our house, reading with our two children is a big part of their bedtime routine. We've read some books many, many times. Here are our 10 favorites for kids under seven Reading with young children has lots of benefits. Experts agree it can be key to language, cognitive and emotional development, while also encouraging imagination and creativity. Books can help boost social skills and cultural awareness, as well as improving concentration and focus.
Motherland fans told to binge 'highly addictive' comedy drama hailed 'one of a kind'

Mar 25, 2025 | mirror.co.uk | Jon Livesey

Motherland fans told to binge 'highly addictive' comedy drama hailed 'one of a kind'If you're looking to fill the Motherland-shaped hole in your life, there's a "delightfully funny" series whose two main stars have a "winning chemistry" – and it's streaming nowWith Motherland done and dusted, and its popular spin-off Amandaland between seasons, there may well be room in your life for another parenting sitcom.
Netflix Running Point viewers spot something 'crazy' about star's 'neurotic' performance

Mar 19, 2025 | mirror.co.uk | Jon Livesey

Running Point is Netflix's new sports comedy series starring Kate Hudson as a reformed party girl who's made president of her family's pro basketball team, the Los Angeles WavesIf there's one thing Running Point isn't short of, it's big stars. But it's not Kate Hudson, Justin Theroux, Chet Hanks, Brenda Song or Max Greenfield that fans of Netflix's new sports comedy are all talking about – it's another member of the show's all-star cast.