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2 weeks ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett |Pete Messum
Earbuds have come a long way, and especially since we all once believed Apple were the only innovators, so arriving at the exquisite Viaim RecDot release is something of a revelation, and you could even say a revolution, as these are astonishingly impressive. Viaim are one of the latest companies to integrate AI into its products and they’ve teamed up with parent company, IFLYTEK, who are one of the leaders in translation and transcription products.
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2 weeks ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett |Pete Messum
It’s been 20 years since Kingdom of Heaven was released and, in that time, Ridley Scott’s love for a historically-based epic certainly hasn’t waned, with the likes of Robin Hood, Exodus: Gods and Kings, The Last Duel, and the lacklustre Napoleon, all receiving his distinct take on events of the past. But to be fair to him, he’s never remained quiet that these tales are to entertain and tell a story, and he’s not intending to be a historian, just offer a version that’s ripe for escapism.
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2 weeks ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett |Pete Messum
This coming Father’s Day, on Sunday 15th June, STUDIOCANAL Presentsis the essential destination for dads’ entertainment needs, with an incredible streaming library that includes everything from award-winning cinema, comedy films, all out action and superb TV series.
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3 weeks ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Dan Bullock |Pete Messum |Nick Bartlett
I mean, it’s one of the best true-crime-inspired thrillers out there, isn’t it? Yes, it is.
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3 weeks ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Gabriel Byrne |Pete Messum |Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett
As the John Wick films have grown with each chapter, it makes sense to expand the franchise into spin-offs, including The Continental miniseries and now Ballerina, a (mostly) standalone feature focused on Ruska Roma assassin Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) following in Wick’s footsteps on her quest for vengeance. With the ending to John Wick: Chapter 4 seemingly closing the book on the main series, can Ballerina prove that there’s more to this franchise than Keanu Reeves‘ ass-kicking assassin?
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3 weeks ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Pete Messum |Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett
It was difficult not to feel trepidatious heading into Doctor Who’s season 2 finale. Last year’s Empire of Death ended the Fifteenth Doctor’s first season on a disappointing note: a perfectly watchable final episode that didn’t resolve the season-long mysteries in a particularly satisfying way (even if it’s easy to see why certain creative choices were made). The Reality War, on the other hand, is a complete mess of an episode from start to finish.
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1 month ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Pete Messum |Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett
To celebrate the release of The Alto Knights, a gripping New York crime thriller from the hitmakers of Goodfellas and The Irishman, starring Robert De Niro in a dual role, and available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD on June 2nd from Warner Bros, we’ve got two copies on Blu-ray to giveaway!The film follows the true story of New York’s most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello (De Niro) and Vito Genovese (De Niro), as they vie for control of the city’s streets.
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1 month ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Dan Bullock |Pete Messum |Nick Bartlett
Adapted from the real-life 2018 nature memoir by Raynor Winn, with the screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, The Salt Path takes us along on the journey of Raynor (played by Gillian Anderson) and her husband, Moth (Jason Isaacs), who decide to walk the 630 miles of the South West Coast Path, from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset, as their only resort after they lose their home.
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1 month ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Pete Messum |Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett |Matt Dennis
To celebrate the release of Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl, available now on Blu-ray and DVD from Picturehouse Entertainment, we’ve got two sets of prizes, which includes a fabulous merch pack, to giveaway!When the glittering Las Vegas revue ‘Le Razzle Dazzle’ announces it will soon close, glamorous showgirl Shelly (Pamela Anderson) must reconcile with the life she has built as she plans her next act.
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1 month ago | 
criticalpopcorn.com | Pete Messum |Dan Bullock |Nick Bartlett |Matt Dennis
As we race towards next week’s season finale, it’s interesting to reflect on this season of Doctor Who as a whole. The Story & the Engine is definitely a favourite from this run, while The Well is a nice horror piece that works much better than it arguably should (given its sequel status). The season opened with The Robot Revolution and Lux: two fun adventures that felt a bit too familiar to really stand out.
