Counterpoint: Artificial Perfection: “Goodbye Christopher Robin” As a period drama, some of the events that seem to occur seem a little too perfect, a little too romantic.

●●●●○ In Simon Curtis’ newest film, Goodbye Christopher Robin, the world’s best-loved literary character is brought to life. This film captures the writer A.A. Milne’s (Domhnall Gleeson) life after the first World War, who is deeply affected by his harrowing … Continue reading Counterpoint: Artificial Perfection: “Goodbye Christopher Robin” As a period drama, some of the events that seem to occur seem a little too perfect, a little too romantic.

Point: War, Innocence and Celebrity: “Goodbye Christopher Robin” Will Tilston’s Christopher Robin encapsulates the innocence and petulance of childhood; through him we watch Christopher Robin’s transition from ordinary little boy to international icon, as he is plucked from childhood and dropped into celebrity.

●●●○○ I’ll say right off the bat, I’m agnostic about the Marvel/Netflix television universe. Jessica Jones was smart, tough to watch at times, and very good. I quit Daredevil roughly halfway through season one because the writing was terrible. The … Continue reading COUNTERPOINT: What I Need is a Good Defense: “The Defenders” Jessica and Luke, the most relatable of the superhero quartet, lampshade the absurdity of mystic ninjas trying to take over the world.

●●○○○ The Defenders, a new addition to the Marvel universe on Netflix, unites the titular superheroes from four previous series (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist). The first three forced short-form superheroes to up their game, blending well-choreographed … Continue reading POINT: Unable to Put Up a Defense: “The Defenders” After a slow start, the series picks up halfway through, only to lose momentum again as it approaches a lacklustre climax.