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A solitary figure stands amid a misty English landscape, watching a politician's car drive away.

TV Reviews8.4/10

Hugh Grant Plays a Ruined Man in A Very English Scandal, and the Show Doesn’t Flinch

A damning chronicle of a British statesman's ruin, wherein love, fear, and a murdered hound conspire against his fame.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 28, 2026

Two sisters walk through an autumn field beside a modest cottage, their fortunes suddenly turned.

Movie Reviews8.4/10

Sense and Sensibility Review: Two Sisters, One Fortune Lost, and a Triumph of Feeling Over Fortune

A quiet triumph of sense and sensibility, wherein two sisters lose their fortune and their hearts.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 28, 2026

A serious lawyer and a playful rich man smile at each other on a busy city street.

Movie Reviews6.4/10

Two Weeks Notice Review: Bullock and Grant Carry a Premise That Sags in the Middle

A lawyer and a wealthy playboy fall in love despite their opposing views on real estate in this light romantic comedy.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 26, 2026

Paddington stands on a London street corner with a sign advertising his search for the thief who stole his gift.

Movie Reviews8.8/10

Paddington 2 Turns a Framed Bear Into a Family Comedy Triumph

A bear from Darkest Peru pursues a thief across London in this warm, funny sequel, a triumph of memory and marmalade.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 23, 2026

Bridget sits on a balcony overlooking snowy mountains while Mark watches from a distance.

Movie Reviews6.2/10

Bridget Jones Falls for Daniel Again in The Edge of Reason, and the Sequel Never Quite Resolves It

Bridget Jones's sequel works best when it lets Bridget be Bridget—but the Thailand trip and Rebecca rivalry leave her hurt and unresolved.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 23, 2026

A boy wanders through a strange, glowing factory while a golden ticket rests beside him.

Movie Reviews6.6/10

‘Wonka’ Plays It Safe, and That’s Exactly the Problem

Wonka review: Timothée Chalamet plays a young chocolatier in Paul King's 117-minute prequel, with Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa. Score: 6.6/10.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A woman weeps alone in a dim room, overcome by grief.

TV Reviews6.4/10

HBO’s Weekly Release Schedule Made The Undoing’s Weaknesses Impossible to Ignore

HBO's The Undoing, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, was 2020's most-watched HBO show. We review the six-episode limited series and its pacing problems.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 15, 2026

A gangster stands beside a luxury car in a foggy London street under dim neon lights.

Movie Reviews5.1/10

The Gentlemen Review: Guy Ritchie’s Reunion Tour

Guy Ritchie returns to London crime turf in The Gentlemen, starring Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant. A £400 million weed empire and a thin script.

By mitch·2 min readSeptember 15, 2026

A man and woman stroll hand in hand along a charming London street lined with bookstores and cafes.

Movie Reviews6.8/10

Notting Hill Review: Roberts and Grant Make the Romance Work

Notting Hill (1999), Roger Michell's romantic comedy with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, reviewed: its charm, its slow middle, and a 6.8/10 score.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 15, 2026