Author: Lucy Maggs

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    In Criticism of Insurgent – A Big Red Flag

    Lucy Maggs offers her flaws on the short-lived film adaptation of Veronica Roth’s Divergent series.

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    Exciting TV Pilots: Lost

    Lucy Maggs discusses the opening moments of J.J. Abrams’ legendary series.

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    Nostalgic News: 10 years since Mockingjay

    Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay completes the The Hunger Games trilogy, which took the young adult world by storm in both book and film form in the early 2010s when revolutionary dystopia was at its peak. Looking back, it provides an entertaining yet important conclusion to not only its story but the wider concepts of capitalism, rebellion […]

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    Off Menu: Comedy and the Culinary Arts

    Lucy Maggs tells us why we need to be listening to this podcast from James Acaster and Ed Gamble.

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    Franchises That Deserved Better

    Over the years we have seen many attempts at a film franchise, and while some have succeeded, many have spectacularly failed to complete the series. Here are some of the top would-be franchises that our writers felt had more potential than they were given: Percy Jackson  When someone says the words ‘failed franchise’, more often […]

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    Review: Disappearance at Clifton Hill – A Neo-Noir that Resembles More of a Concept

    Is the new mystery thriller by Albert Shin as elusive as its title? Lucy Maggs reviews.

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    “Have something to say, and know how you want to say it.” – An interview with Albert Shin

    Up and coming director Albert Shin is garnering the attention of many, best known for his critically acclaimed In Her Place (2014) which was nominated for numerous awards at the Canadian Screen Awards including Best Director. Anticipating the release of his third directorial feature Disappearance at Clifton Hill, I had the pleasure of speaking with […]

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    Review: The King of Staten Island

    Lucy Maggs reviews the Judd Apatow comedy, starring Pete Davidson.

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    Review: Hollywood

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    Review: Can You Keep a Secret?

    Lucy Maggs reviews the indie rom-com, starring Alexandra Daddario.

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    Review: The Hunt

    Lucy Maggs reviews the controversial Blumhouse thriller, starring Betty Gilpin and Hilary Swank.

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    Review: I Am Not Okay With This (Series 1)

    I Am Not Okay With This marks the second time Jonathon Entwistle has adapted Charles Forsman’s graphic novels, the first being The End of the F***ing World. However, the motif of teen angst and the coming-of-age tale is elevated to supernatural levels when protagonist Sydney Novak (Sophia Lillis) discovers her telekinetic ability. As if teenage […]

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    Hidden Gem: Ready or Not

    Lucy Maggs highlights one of last year’s most underrated flicks.

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    Review: The Good Place (Season 4)

    Our final forray into the lives of Team Cockroach is over, but what did Lucy Maggs think of The Good Place series 4?