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Review - Pioneers
Pioneers of African-American Cinema & Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers – Dan Slevin looks at two collections of rare American films from the silent era to WWII shine a light on previously ignored… Audio
Review - The Mule
Dan Slevin reviews Clint Eastwood's 37th film as director, The Mule (in which he also stars). Audio
Review - Green Book
Dan Slevin reviews the new Civil Rights-era road trip - Green Book. Audio
At The Movies for 30 January 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and this week he reviews two new films and two Netflix anthologies: Green Book; The Mule and Pioneers of African-American Cinema & Pioneers: First Women… Audio
Black Panther's latest win bodes well for Oscars
Black Panther has won the top award at the 25th Screen Actors Guild Awards, giving Ryan Coogler's superhero sensation its most significant awards-season honour yet.
Storm Boy
Adapted from a beloved Australian children's book, Storm Boy is a family friendly film about a lonely child who raises three orphan pelicans - reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio
Mary, Queen of Scots
Dan Slevin reviews a new film about the competition between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I for the thrones of England and Scotland. Audio
Glass
Dan Slevin reviews the new thriller inspired by comic book superheroes - Glass. Audio
At the Movies for 23 January 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and this week he reviews three new films: Glass; Mary, Queen of Scots and Storm Boy. Audio
Review: Escape at Dannemora
Ben Stiller’s Escape at Dannemora is a binge-worthy start to your new year of TV, says Dan Slevin. Video
The best TV new to streaming this week
Science Fiction and Fantasy dominate the latest streaming TV releases with Netflix, in particular, piling the options especially high, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Mary Poppins Returns
The big-hearted efforts of the entire cast aren't enough to save Mary Poppins Returns from redundancy, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Episode 5: Queer the Air
In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp explore queer representation in television, film and pop music and where LGBTQIA+ audiences are hoping it will go from here. Audio
Review: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet contains fun – and life-lessons – for every generation in your family, writes Dan Slevin.
Pop! Culture podcast | Episode 3: A Matter of Taste
What do our 'tastes' say about us? And who gets to decide whether they're 'good' or 'bad'? In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp examine the elusive notion of taste. Audio
Review: Springsteen on Broadway
The legendary rocker’s theatrical autobiography is well worth the investment of your time, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Bumblebee
Bumblebee is a Transformers movie that harks back to some of our most beloved family films, says Dan Slevin. Video
Episode 1: Beach, please!
We explore themes and characters of popular culture, and what their popularity says about us. First up: Mermaids! (And Mermen. And Tritons. And Sirens. And... you get the gist.) Featuring author and… Audio
Review: Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Can You Ever Forgive Me? proves that Melissa McCarthy has the dramatic chops to go with her abundant comedic skills, says Dan Slevin. Video