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.
Truelove's creators couldn’t have predicted its story of assisted suicide would become a dominant discourse in the country months after it premiered in January 2024; its arrival in the States couldn't have been better timed.
There’s not a lot original about MobLand, only a punchy premise and perfunctory efforts at character drama that you fear will be tediously stretched out over ten episodes.
How do you know a British actor is becoming a national treasure in real time? In the case of Stephen Graham, it’s the fact that every type of audience has unanimously recognized the actor’s singular, invaluable talents across the past decade.
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.
