Rory Doherty is a writer of criticism, films, and plays based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He's often found watching something he knows he'll dislike but will agree to watch all of it anyway. You can follow his thoughts about all things stories @roryhasopinions.
After a good few years of overlong, cringingly unfunny, and pandering Academy Awards telecasts, this year’s Oscars had a refreshing sharpness and humor to them, but sadly, the Brits were shut out.
Toxic Town shifts focus to the 2000s in its second half, as the case gathers steam against the town council. But, like a lot of landmark legal wins, it’s not an easy road.
Toxic Town tackles the story of the Corby Toxic Waste case, a landmark ruling dubbed “the British Erin Brockovich.” It's a swift, pacy Netflix miniseries filled with sterling talent that might sometimes be a bit too slick for its story.
Highlights of the 2025 BAFTAs include wins for Conclave, Anora, and a genuine surprise or two. Plus: David Jonsson took home the EE Rising Star Award in a tough field.
Bubble & Squeakshould not be graded against the standard of an influential and experienced filmmaker. The problem with Evan Twohy’s first feature-length expression of his own voice is how flat and misguided his satire on modernity feels.
The many frustrations of Plainclothes boil down to its unwillingness to complicate its personal drama, considering its most compelling elements are used in service of Lucas’ coming out story.
