Critical and lateral thinking are cliches these days, despite still being relevant. Matthew Syed takes things to the next level.
Cate Blanchett's amazing performance in Tar is as disturbing as she is mesmerizing to watch. But is it based on a true story, or not? You be the judge.
Peter Capaldi broods and gurns his way through The Devil's Hour, a six-part psychological thriller with eerie twists and an unsettling feeling till the cliff hanger end.
If you pair a skilled story teller with a knack for mixing multiple media into a story (from news articles, social media, online commentary and multiple points of view), you end up with the Adam Crawley detective series by award winning Cara Hunter.
Based on a shocking true story, and with incredible performances by all the cast, Till will have you reeling with the impact of racism in America's south. It's in the cinemas, and soon to be on streaming services.
Satire doesn't come better than Armando Ianucci's Avenue 5. Hugh Laurie leads a cruise ship in space, and while it sounds like sci-fi it is an excellent parody of modern democracy.
Kino Aero's dedication to classic cinema means I've watched 70s and 80s films which I'd only enjoyed on the small screen before. Next Monday they'll screen Stanley Kubrick's sensational The Shining, in English.
Catching up with the frivolous antics of Emily Cooper in the 3rd season of Netflix's Emily in Paris was one of the highlights of my Christmas break. Bonkers outfits, beautiful people, fantastic France. Can we ask for more?