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Criticks Reviews: Media

The Great (Season Two)

The Great (Season Two)

While the second season of The Great loses its way in certain aspects, in others it finds its stride beautifully.

Event Date(s): 5th Dec 2021 - 6th Dec 2022

Location: Starzplay

Reviewed by: Gráinne O'Hare

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Bridgerton

Bridgerton

Bridgerton is very enjoyable: diversifying and expanding upon the original source material with a modern audience in mind.

Event Date(s): 25th Dec 2020

Location: Netflix

Reviewed by: Lizzie Rogers (University of Hull)

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You’re Dead to Me (‘Jack Sheppard’ Episode)

You’re Dead to Me (‘Jack Sheppard’ Episode)

These podcasts are great introductions to new topics and would be excellent learning resources for students.

Location: BBC Sounds

Reviewed by: India Cole, Queen Mary University of London

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The Great

The Great

Though the writing of this first season at times feels slapdash and ill-fitting, a firm yank on the corset-laces of the script could make for a tight, polished article as singular and formidable as

Event Date(s): 3rd Jan 2021 - 26th Feb 2021

Location: Channel 4/Starzplay

Reviewed by: Gráinne O'Hare

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The Trouble with Nature (dir. by Illum Jacobi, 2020)

The Trouble with Nature (dir. by Illum Jacobi, 2020)

An aesthetically stunning, thought-provoking, and even funny philosophical enquiry into our vexed relationship with nature, and its roots in Enlightenment and Romantic thought.

Event Date(s): 2nd Nov 2020 - 30th Nov 2020

Location: Leeds Film Player

Reviewed by: Mary Fairclough (University of York) and Andrew McInnes (Edge Hill University)

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Harlots Season 3

Harlots Season 3

The seamless blending of historical stories with modern liberal attitudes makes this an exciting and enjoyable watch.

Event Date(s): 5th Aug 2020 - 25th Nov 2020

Location: BBC iPlayer

Reviewed by: Francesa Killoran (University of York)

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Criticks Reaquainted: You’re Dead To Me – The History of General Elections

Criticks Reaquainted: You’re Dead To Me – The History of General Elections

This podcast has renewed topicality at a time when the 2020 US presidential election has again seen elections take centre stage.

Event Date(s): 18th Nov 2019

Location: BBC Sounds

Reviewed by: Gráinne O’Hare (Newcastle University)

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You’re Dead to Me: Vampires in Gothic Literature

You’re Dead to Me: Vampires in Gothic Literature

A light-hearted and humorous listening experience, full of interesting facts and memorable details.

Event Date(s): 7th Aug 2020 - 7th Nov 2020

Location: BBC Sounds

Reviewed by: Amy Wilcockson, University of Nottingham

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Criticks Reaquainted: Belle (2013)

Criticks Reaquainted: Belle (2013)

The cinematic liberties taken by this film to stage vital questions about race prove particularly resonant in the summer of 2020.

Event Date(s): 1st Jun 2014 - 25th Aug 2014

Reviewed by: Dr Andrew McInnes (Edge Hill University)

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Gentleman Jack (2019)

Gentleman Jack (2019)

Though a pleasure to watch, the first season of Sally Wainwright's exploration of queer identity and community isn't quite as groundbreaking as it might first seem.

Event Date(s): 22nd Apr 2019 - 20th May 2019

Location: HBO

Reviewed by: Dr Caroline Gonda (St Catharine's College, Cambridge University)

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