Author: Natasha Raymond


  • Series Retrospective: 20 years of Pokemon games

    With the 20th Anniversary of the iconic series just around the corner, Natasha looks back at the history of the Pokemon games.

  • Review: Penguins of Madagascar

    Despite a good cast, some funny quips, and characters who have already proved entertaining in other installments of the Madagascar franchise, this film feels like quick, easy filler for Dreamworks, says Natasha Raymond.

  • Review: Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

    Natasha takes a look at the new instalment in the ‘Pokemon’ series and finds it to be the best game so far.

  • Review: Divergent ★★★★☆

    The hunt for the next successful teen-film-franchise may be over. Divergent is a gripping, exciting film, which keeps the cheesy romance to a minimum and the thrills to a high.

  • Blu-ray review: Frozen ★★★★★

    Frozen is a moving, exciting film with stunning animation, a vast array of loveable characters, and an unpredictable plot.

  • Review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman ★★★☆☆

    Natasha Raymond reviews DreamWorks’s new animated adventure

  • Review: Little Shop of Horrors by Showstoppers ★★★★½

    With a dedicated cast and a killer plant puppet, SUSU Showstoppers have created a show that everyone should enjoy.

  • Review: Top Gear (Series 21, episode 1)

    After 21 seasons of fast cars, exploding caravans, and jokes at Richard Hammond’s expense, you would have thought that Top Gear would begin to get a bit stale. But it hasn’t. Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are back with their latest season of the hilarious show, which this time sees them competing against […]

  • Review: I, Frankenstein ★★☆☆☆

    I, Frankenstein isn’t a complete disaster, but it’s one confusing ride, says Natasha Raymond.

  • Review: Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special

    Natasha Raymond gives the low down on the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special.

  • Film copycats: The Hunger Games vs Battle Royale

    In light of the huge popularity of the Hunger Games franchise, Natasha Raymond looks at a Japanese cult classic.

  • Downton Abbey: Series 4

    *****Warning! Spoiler alert!***** It sure has been a busy year at Downton Abbey! We’ve seen old staff leave and new staff come, romances have blossomed and died, and the fate of Downton Abbey has been given to a strong, female character, who has more men falling in love with her than Maggie Smith has witty […]

  • Review: Downton Abbey (Series 4, Episode 8)

    Considering Downton Abbey’s reputation for springing unexpected twists on the viewers, I watched tonights finale with high hopes and contained excitement. But as the last few minutes began to draw to a close, I began to wonder when the twist would appear, when the hook to get me watching the Christmas special and inevitable next […]

  • Flashback: Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS1)

    What’s small, purple, and likes to headbutt villains in the ass? Spyro the dragon of course! It has been just over 15 years since Spyro first glided onto our screens with his exciting, magical platform game, which saw the fiery hero battling his way through magic lands to collect gems and rescue dragons. His franchise […]