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The Cinematic Trinity
Three Movie, Game and Television aficionados Michael, Tulip and Kyran sit down and give their thoughts on releases new and old.
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In this episode, we dive deep into 28 Years Later — the long-awaited sequel that has us completely split. Is it a sequel akin to the fantastic original film or a chaotic misstep? We break down the highs, the lows, and that ending everyone’s talking about. Spoilers ahead — and plenty of debate.
F1: The Movie is truly the summer blockbuster we've been waiting for. We follow Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) as he teams up with Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) to save a struggling team from going bust. In this quick review we give our thoughts on the performances, the incredible racing and whether that romance plot really hits...
Join us as set off on a journey to review The Salt Path.
As Devon Residents we couldn't turn down the chance to talk about this film and how it depicts the place we call home!
One month after the finale of the hit TV Series The Last of Us we wanted to explore just how Season 2 compares to the divisive original game. We break down what changes the TV series makes and how it adapts the story for a new audience. Did this adaptation stick the landing or did it leave us wanting more?
2025 is here and we are back with a new review! This week we are talking the many highs of Better Man; the Robbie Williams biopic!
Join us on a magical train ride as Michael & Tulip rave about their favourite Christmas film; The Polar Express.
From motion captured Tom Hanks to Hot Chocolate, we pick apart the workings of this world that Robert Zemeckis brought to the big screen.
20+ years after the first Gladiator movie, Ridley Scott is back and bringing us back to the colosseum for bloodshed, politics and good old fashioned revenge.
Does Gladiator 2 manage to entertain or does it deserve no mercy?
The United Kingdom's favourite bear is back and on his most adventurous outing yet.
However does this newest Paddington movie maintain the high standards as its predecessors or does it fall short and do the marmalade obsessed hero an injustice?
Tune in to hear out thoughts.
In this episode, we’re reviewing The Penguin, HBO’s dark and gritty addition to Matt Reeves’ Batman universe and praising the hell out of Colin Farrell’s unforgettable take on Gotham’s infamous crime lord. Join us as we dig into the plot, discuss standout scenes, and share some spoiler-filled insights.
Tune in for our full breakdown and why we highly recommend this fantastic show!
People I'd like to kill....
Join us this week as we tackle the newest serial killer thriller; Sweetpea.
Put on a happy face this week as we talk about Joker: Folie à Deux!
Does this DC musical manage to capture the magic of the first movie or does it fall short of greatness due to it experimenting with a new genre?
Wrestling and Rescuing Robots make a fine combination this week as we review Astro Bot and Mr McMahon.
Do the PS5 platformer and the Netflix WWE documentary go hand in hand as some of 2024's best pieces of media?
This week we are talking about (pardon the pun) Speak No Evil. James McAvoy shocks and delights in this remake of the 2022 Danish thriller!
What Alien films are the best of the best and the worst of the worst?
Tulip and Michael try to answer that question as they rank all the Alien movies!
This week we are talking about Afraid, the latest AI horror film from Blumhouse. We’ll discuss how the film left us more disappointed than scared so tune in to hear where this film failed to draw us in and what it could've done better.
Get ready to dive for democracy as this week Michael speaks with gaming content creator Jacob Stevens about Helldivers 2.
Six months after its release is this game still one of the best games of 2024?
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Our review for Season Two of House Of The Dragon is now live! Did this maintain the high quality and stakes as the first season or did it leave us wanting more??
Deadpool has finally joined the MCU and he has brought Hugh Jackman's Wolverine along with him. Does this newest instalment in the Deadpool series maintain the comedic, action packed goodness of the previous films?
Oi Oi! This week we review Season Four of The Boys on Amazon Prime. Does this iconic superhero show maintain its high quality or does it dip as we set up the final season?
Cuckoo Cuckoo....Michael and Kyran give their thoughts on Longlegs and if this horror thriller really is "one of the scariest films of the year".
Can a Kamikaze pilot take on the behemoth Godzilla whilst also tackling his survivors guilt? Come with us as we go back to 2023 and review Godzilla Minus One!
Shhhh... try to remain silent as we give our review of A Quiet Place: Day One! Does this horror prequel continue the high quality of the previous films or should the series come to an end?
Doctor Who has been and gone once again on our television screens and we are here to give our review on what has been a mixed bag of a series.
Michael and Tulip dive into the newest Netflix movie: Under Paris! Does this Shark thriller manage to be a Jaw's for the modern age or does it join the ever growing list of Netflix slop? Join us on our spoiler-filled review!
War Boy's, Wasteland Antics and.... Night at The Museum??
Join us as we dive into Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and how it stacks up against the iconic "Mad Max: Fury Road." Is it a worthy successor or a missed opportunity? Tune in to find out if "Furiosa" deserves a spot on your watchlist!
In the absence of any new movies, shows and games to cover Tulip and Michael go back in time to 2019 to discuss one of the best miniseries to ever exist; Chernobyl.
From the great cast , stellar story-telling and some fantastic visuals we gush about all the features we love above this hit HBO show.
Doctor Who is back on our TV screens as Ncuti Gatwa inhabits the role of the time travelling icon. This week we give our thoughts on the first two episodes of the newest series.
Saddle up as we talk Space Babies, Bogeymen, The Beatles and Maestro!
Spoilers Ahead as Michael gives his review of one of 2024's most controversial games, Suicide Squad - Kill The Justice League.
Some of DC's most notorious villain's are forced together in order to fight a corrupted Justice League but this game falter under the weight of the tired live service model or is it another Rocksteady masterpiece?
In this episode, we delve into the polarizing biographical film "Back to Black," which depicts the life of Amy Winehouse and her tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil. Join us as we navigate the complex portrayal of Winehouse's life, her struggles with fame, addiction, and the pressures of stardom.
This week we are covering Sccop, the biographical drama surrounding the infamous Prince Andrew Newsnight Interview. Was this a story that needed adapting or does this struggle to drive up interest in this true story.
Join us this week as Kyran and Michael review Gotham Knights, the co-op superhero adventure game set in the Batman universe. From the combat to the story we give our thoughts on the successes and failures of the game and how it compares to the critically acclaimed Arkham games that changed the superhero video game genre forever.
In this first edition of 'Previously On' we go over some of the films and TV we watched in March 2024! These include Damsel, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Run and The Gentlemen TV Series.
Some Spoilers Ahead as we give our brief thoughts and recommendations.
Whether you're looking for a quick refresher or interested in discovering new films and shows, this episode has you covered. Tune in for a brief yet informative discussion of these cinematic and television gems.
Step into the virtual realm with us as we take a reflective journey one year into the PSVR2's release! Join us as we share our experiences, hours spent, and the ultimate question: is the PSVR2 worth it 12 months later?
We are back on Arrakis with Dune Part Two! We give our review of this sci-fi epic and talk the features that make it the best film of 2024 so far!
Spoilers ahead...
Welcome to The Night Country! This week we give our review for the fourth series of True Detective. Despite a strong setting and some good performances this HBO show struggles to keep the mystery and plot interesting.
Madam Web is the newest instalment in Sony's Spider-Man Universe and has come out to less than stellar reviews. We give our thoughts on this superhero movie that unfortunately fails on so many levels.
In 2020 The Last of Us Part 2 was released to mixed reviews and made some controversial story decisions. Nearly 4 years later we give our thoughts on the game and speak to Deadbeat Devil, TLOU Explained and Adam McDermott about the ending, The Last of Us 3, the online discourse and then how the HBO show could possibly adapt a story like this.
The Oscar Nominations for 2024 are out and we back to discuss them! What were the standout performances, the surprising snubs and the phenomenal movies from the past year?
Was Christopher Eccleston the best Doctor?? Join us as we go back in time to 2005 and review the first season of the Doctor Who revival and reminisce about the monsters, storylines and jokes that made us fall in love with the show and the Ninth Doctor!
Priscilla gives the audience a peak behind the curtain of her relationship with the ''King of Rock and Roll'' Elvis Presley and focuses on the struggles she endured. Join Michael, Tulip and Kyran as they give their perspective on this insightful and grounded biographical drama.
The latest binge-able Netflix crime drama is here but how does Fool Me Once perform? We talk the twists, the turns and the dramatic stings of this series that follows Maya (Michelle Keegan) as she looks into a conspiracy surrounding the murder of her husband and sister.
Season Two is here!! Join Michael, Tulip and Kyran as they dive into the standout films, games and TV shows of 2023 and share their favourites and disappointments from the past year.
In our final episode of 2023 Michael and Kyran's knowledge of Christmas films is put to the test! Come join in and see how you score!
David Tennant and Catherine Tate are back as the DoctorDonna! Has Russell T Davies brought the same magic to Doctor Who that he did between 2005 & 2010?? Join Michael and Tulip as they give their review!
After 13 Years Scott Pilgrim is back on our screens in the new Netflix adaptation Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. How does this compare to the 2010 film? Join Michael and Kyran as they give their thoughts and go on a nostalgia trip.
Did Ridley Scott deliver an epic biopic or an inaccurate portrayal of one of history's greatest military leaders?
Are you...are you...listening to our pod? Join us for our review of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Does Martin Scorsese’s newest picture end up being a new cinematic epic or does it buckle under the weight of its long runtime? Join Tulip, Michael, Kyran and Isaac as they give their thoughts.
The BBC mini-series is back for its second series and Michael and Tulip are here to give their thoughts on this prison drama.
The long awaited film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's is here! How does this film stack up compared to its video game counterpart and do Michael and Kyran recommend it?
After a long wait the sequel to 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man is finally here and Michael and Kyran are here to give their mega-review.
What are your favourite horror films, shows and games! As Halloween approaches we go over some of our favourite horror media!
Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it? Join Michael and Tulip as they talk the third season of Only Murders in the Building.
It's the end of a era as Sex Education has reached its fourth and final season on Netflix. Has this show gone out with a bang or is there room for improvement? Join us in this mega episode of The Cinematic Trinity.
Tulip's Takes returns and this episode we sit down and go over Coraline and why this 2009 is one of the most unique children's films. There is also a trivia quiz where you can test your Coraline knowledge.
This week Tulip and Michael are giving a belated review of No Hard Feelings. Does this Jennifer Lawrence comedy manage to live up to the hype??
Given Netflix’s track record with anime to live action adaptations we give our thoughts on their take on One Piece.
With so many cancellations and delays across movies, TV shows and games we go through the upcoming releases that are getting us through 2023.
In a year full of video game adaptations how does Gran Turismo fare? Join Michael and Kyran for their review!
What was your favourite games console growing up? In this episode Tulip, Michael and Kyran talk about the consoles they grew up with and the memories tied to the PlayStations, Nintendos and Xbox’s we played on.
Futurama is back and we are giving our thoughts on the first two episodes, plus a bit of a ramble about our favourite past episodes.
It’s finally here, the cinematic event we’ve all been waiting for: Barbenheimer. In this episode we give our reviews of Barbie and Oppenheimer. Two very different films with important messages.
Michael and Tulip give their thoughts on Air (2023). This film covers the story of how the Air Jordan brand came to be and the journey that Nike had to take in order to sign Michael Jordan.
Recouplings, new islanders and so much drama! We take a dive into week 4 of Love Island Series 10 which saw the return of Casa Amor and the conflict inducing Movie Night!
Does Indiana Jones final outing impress Michael, Kyran and Tulip or should the character have been left well alone?
What if you turned on the TV and saw a TV Show based on your life? Join us as we talk about Joan Is Awful; the first episode of Black Mirror’s newly released sixth season.
Was the 9 year wait for The Flash movie worth it? Have recent controversies and studio shake ups affected the final product? Join us as we give our thoughts on the grand finale of this version of the DCU
In this episode we go over some of our favourite British comedy shows from across the years and talk about why they are so iconic. Then we shine a spotlight on some of the recent game announcements from the PlayStation Showcase and Summer Game Fest.
Join us as we talk about the newest Spider-Man film that is a sequel to the hit 2018 film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. We give our Non-Spoiler review at the beginning and then follow it up with a spoiler discussion where we go more in depth about the plot. Follow us on: Twitter - @cinetrinity TikTok - @thecinematrinity
In this episode Kyran, Tulip and Michael talk about trophies in video games their experiences with obtaining them.
Welcome to the first instalment of Tulip’s Takes where Tulip goes over her opinions of some of her favourite films. In this episode she talks about The Big Short.
In this episode we talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Volume Three and how it compares to the previous films! This includes our Non-Spoiler and Spoiler Review
In space no one can hear you… quiz. After Alien Day and a double bill of Alien and Aliens, Kyran and Michael go head to head in a quiz surrounding these two iconic sci-fi movies!
In this episode Michael, Kyran and special guest Isaac talk about the newest Evil Dead film: Evil Dead Rise and how it compares with the other films in the series.
What did we think of Nicolas Cage’s Dracula in this newest film from Chris McKay? Join us as we discuss Renfield!
We give our thoughts on on The Super Mario Bros. Movie and see whether we agree with the general audience or critics
After a recent trip to the cinema to see Shrek we got to thinking about the current state of the film and cinema industry and ask the question is ‘Why is Cinema Dying?’
Tulip and Michael discuss the popularity of reality TV and delve into some of the most iconic moments and shows.
Michael and Kyran talk about Video Game Remakes and Remasters, going over the best, the worst and they try to tackle the question ‘Why are they so successful?’.
With The Last of Us Season One officially over we give our thoughts on the HBO adaptation of the award wining video game.
We give our thoughts on the newest virtual reality headset from PlayStation and compare it to the original PSVR.
In this episode we ask the question Should The Simpsons Stop and go over how we think the show has declined and what makes the newer episodes not as good as the older seasons.
Our thoughts on the latest Ant-Man film and the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In this episode we talk our first impressions of Hogwarts Legacy and we go over our favourite (and not so favourite) movies in the Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts Series.
In this episode we talk about the first Puss in Boots as well as its 2023 sequel - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
We give our thoughts on the 2023 Oscar nominations and who we think will get those coveted awards!
Join us as we review M3GAN and Banshees of Inisherin, be warned there will be some spoilers.
Our first impressions of Episode One of HBO’s The Last of Us. No spoilers. We’ll also be posting weekly short reviews of each episode on TikTok @thecinematictrinity