Film & Books
In Review: Tim Burton's Dumbo is a big screen, big eared hit
'If anyone was going to have a go at making the baby elephant with big ears fly again it should be Tim Burton and fly that elephant does'...
In Review: Us is oozing with symbolisms, subtext and visual motifs
'For a second time, Peele is touching on existential and philosophical fears of identity and possession.'...
Meet bestselling author Robert Goddard in Milton Keynes
"His books are notable for their breathtaking plot twists, sharp characterisation, and insights into history"...
In Review: Keira Knightley scores 'an emotional slamdunk' in The Aftermath
Keira Knightley, an actress I never used to rate, scores an emotional slam-dunk here, complemented with two fine, touching male support performances from sexy Skarsgard and cold Clarke...
Book of the month in association with Waterstones MK and Total MK: A Pinch of Magic
Will they be enough to break the curse? Or will the sisters have better luck with the mysterious prisoner who claims he can help them – for a price?...
Countdown to the Oscars with Total MK: Instant Family (2018)
I’m not social work trained myself and don’t know the ins and outs of the profession, but the disparity in this movie between the trained, caring professionals of real-life and the ‘three for one’ bargain sale of humanity depicted here give this knockabout comedy a nasty tinge...
