Author: Christian Wise


  • On Edge: Anticipating No Time to Die

    We’ve been expecting you Mr Bond, for about 17 months. Christian Wise reminds us why excitement levels should still be sky-high, and not sky-fall.

  • Hidden Gem: Tomorrow Never Dies

    James Bond vs Rupert Murdoch. Christian Wise argues that Pierce Brosnan’s second mission as 007 deserves more appreciation.

  • In Criticism of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

    Christian Wise argues the case against the ninth and final instalment of the Skywalker saga.

  • Review: Doctor Who (Series 12, Episode 1)

    Doctor Who is back! Christian Wise reviews the Bond-ish style of its first episode: Spyfall.

  • Hidden Gem: The World’s End

    Five friends return to their hometown to complete a fabled pub crawl from their youth, but all is not as it seems. Christian Wise examines Edgar Wright’s often overlooked sci-fi comedy.

  • Director in Focus: Jordan Peele

    With Us currently having huge success at the box office, Christian Wise looks over the career of Jordan Peele thus far.

  • How to Fix: Doctor Who

    Following the disappointment of series 11, Christian Wise suggests ways that Doctor Who could improve in the near future.

  • Review: Inside No. 9 (Dead Line)

    Christian Wise examines Inside No. 9’s bold new experiment.

  • In Defence of Quantum of Solace

    As Daniel Craig’s second appearance as 007 celebrates its tenth anniversary, Christian Wise offers a defence of the most divisive Bond film yet

  • Review: Doctor Who (Series 11, Episode 4)

    “Why couldn’t it be follow the butterflies?” Christian Wise examines Doctor Who’s latest skin-crawling horror story.

  • On Edge: Anticipating The Man in the High Castle (Season 3)

    To whom does the future belong? Christian Wise examines the things we can expect from the next season of Amazon’s alternate historical drama.

  • Flashback Review: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Hour

    A new era of Doctor Who is approaching. In celebration, Christian Wise takes a look back at the very first episode of Matt Smith’s tenure.

  • In Defence of Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi

    Christian Wise re-evaluates Rian Johnson’s depiction of the iconic hero of the Star Wars saga.

  • If You Enjoyed: Black Mirror

    Finished Black Mirror? Christian Wise presents a few potential replacements.