Joe Jones

Given the tragic passing of Robin Williams, many critics have shown a sudden interest in his earlier work. Of the plethora of Williams classics, one in particular stands tall. First released in 1989, Dead Poets Society was that rarest of beasts, a critical and commercial success. But what does...

D.H. Lawrence’s taboo novel is well-known for its racy content. Despite being written in the early 20’s, Chatterley’s Lover wasn’t published in Britain until the 1960s. However, translating ‘erotic’ moments from page to screen isn’t easy. How do you draw the line between artistic and gratuitous? BBC One took-on...

Ah, University. Home to some of the best years of your life, and some of the worst memories. Whether you’re an eager fresher or a dedicated returner, there’s always time for crazy parties, mischievous mayhem, and maybe even some studying too. In our latest scrapbook our writers reveal their favourite...

Warning – Spoilers! If you haven’t seen the finale of Arrow season 3, stop reading now. Oliver Queen just can’t catch a break. After last season’s epic showdown with Ras’ Al-Ghul, things finally seemed to be looking up for the billionaire vigilante. With his alter ego presumed dead, Oliver...

Netflix’s latest original offering comes in the form of the crime drama Narcos, focussed on the DEA’s chase of the ‘King of Cocaine’ Pablo Escobar. However, Narcos thankfully does not fall into the trap of being a by-the-numbers crime drama, this series manages to cross the breach into something...

Let’s face it; we live in an age of sequels, spin-offs, re-boots and re-makes. Look at the summer’s releases: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Jurassic World. One could claim that originality is all but dead. However, for all the cynics and nay-sayers, sometimes a cherished franchise deserves another chance....

Pixar’s latest film, the much-anticipated Inside Out, has just been released in UK cinemas. However, Hollywood moves fast, and we’ve already got a new trailer for their next effort – The Good Dinosaur. There’s much to enjoy from this prehistoric angle. So, here are 5 reasons to get excited...