MRS. DAVIS Starring: Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, and Andy McQueen Creators: Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof QUENTIN Mrs. Davis is delightfully bonkers, and if you can attune to its wackadoo sensibilities, there is quite a bit of fun to be found in these eight episodes. *Cue Stefon from SNL impression* It. Has. Everything… a motorcycle riding nun, ninja strike forces, the Holy Grail, British Knight sneakers, Jesus Christ making tacos, Skynet-style AI, whales, “The Resistance,” exploding heads, magicians, cowboys, a giant Excalibur, Margo Martindale. *end impression* But seriously, it’s like a comedic version of Preacher , and while Betty Gilpin is a worthy center point, it’s all the dumb insanity surrounding her…especially the scene-stealing, Australian-accented Chris Diamantopoulos…that will keep you coming back.

Previous Next September 26, 2025 As we decompress and process everything from the Toronto International Film Festival, it's time to gather our thoughts and talk about all the films we had a chance to check out at TIFF 50. Spoiler Alert: There were a lot of them. Frankenstein , No Other Choice , Wake Up Dead Man , Sentimental Value , Hamnet , Roofman , The Smashing Machine ... There were nearly 300 films at this year's festival and Amarú, Nick, Adriano, and our guest Amanda Guarragi are here to talk about all the highs and lows of TIFFTY. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel for all of our latest video content including our interviews, and be sure to give us a thumbs up and comment your thoughts!

BLACK DOVES: SEASON ONE Starring: Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Ella Lily Hyland, Isabella Wei, and Omari Douglas Creator: Joe Barton QUENTIN When it comes to spy shows, most tend to sacrifice character for action and shadowy intrigue. Netflix’s Black Doves goes the other way with it. In what essentially amounts to Red Sparrow but British, this thriller is at its best when focusing on the humourous partnership and backstory of Helen and Sam (a great Keira Knightley and an even better Ben Whishaw, respectively). The mystery itself is fine, if a little convoluted, and there are the typical gunfights and whatnot, but witnessing the evolution of the two spies and the personal cost of the job is what makes this quick Christmas-tinged series (six episodes) a winner.

Previous May 4, 2026 Next A BITESIZE CHAT WITH JOHN MAGARO Actor John Magaro (The Big Short , Past Lives , September 5 ) joins Katie to talk about his latest film, Omaha . The actor discusses the importance of independent filmmaking, authenticity in the way masculinity is portrayed in film, and his awareness of Nebraska's Safe Haven laws. Make sure to check out Omaha now in theatres. Interview conducted on April 16th, 2026 by Katie Bone.

THE AFTERPARTY: SEASON TWO Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, Ken Jeong, and John Cho Creator: Christopher Miller NICK Talk about a sophomore slump... Season Two of The Afterparty is sadly underwhelming in every way. The new cast may boast more star power, but their characters and the mystery they’re tasked with solving are less interesting. As for the returning cast, the most notable thing is how annoying they’ve made Zoe Chao’s Zoë. Even the well constructed genre episodes that made Season One work so well are done half-assedly. Sure, there’s one entertaining episode surrounding Tiffany Haddish and Michael Ealy, but it’s not enough to bring me back for a potential third season. ADRIANO As someone who very much loved the first season, it brings me no pleasure to say that Season Two of The Afterparty is a disappointment. It still has some of the charms and quirks of Season One, and the genre hopping is still fun to watch, but the mystery isn’t nearly as captivating, it’s not quite as funny, and the cast is not as unique (aside from Sam Richardson, whose talent Hollywood needs to embrace finally). Overall, the cohesion just isn’t there, and it breaks my heart to say that. QUENTIN Season Two of The Afterparty is an excellent example of what can happen when a network (or streaming service) decides to grant an unplanned second season to a surprising hit miniseries. I mean, man…talk about a sophomore slump. Almost nothing works or hangs together cohesively this time around, from the cast chemistry to the mystery to the different takes on various genres. It’s almost like they decided to lean into an anthology approach, which means neither the central story nor the characters are compelling on an episode-to-episode basis. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a show drop off this badly. Also, Hollywood…less Tiffany Haddish, please.

THE DIPLOMAT: SEASON TWO Starring: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, Ato Essandoh, and Allison Janney Creator: Debora Cahn QUENTIN Although some of the twists, turns, and plot points are a little absurd in a “that would never happen” way, The Diplomat remains a thoroughly engaging and ridiculously entertaining political drama in its second season. With only six episodes this go ‘round, the story moves at a breakneck pace without ever losing sight of the geopolitical stakes or the surprisingly complex characters that truly are the backbone of the series. Sure, it can get a little soapy at times, but the sharp writing, witty dialogue, and ability to subvert expectations erase any perceived flaws to make The Diplomat Netflix’s best ongoing original series.

Previous Next Summer is here so we're bringing you a two-part series of the greatest Summer Blockbusters of all time. First up, we look at the best the 20th Century has to offer as the Bitesize crew has put their brains together to compile Bitesize Breakdown's consensus Top Five Summer Blockbusters of the 20th Century. Due to the scope of this list, we narrowed it down to films that were released within the summer window and were a top five box office draw in their year of release. Each writer ranks their top 15 films in the category. Those lists are then weighted on a reverse point system. After all the points are tallied up, the entries with the most total points make up the Bitesize Top Five. 5. THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK If you know me, you know where my top vote went here (I wanted to give someone else a chance to talk about it). Second on my list, however, was The Empire Strikes Back . Not only is this film a timeless classic, but it's also the best film in one of the most successful franchises of all time. The influence of Empire is still seen across genres in the present day, while the twist of Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) parentage continues to be one of the greatest in cinematic history. Not to mention, this is also where we were first introduced to Frank Oz's Yoda. In a franchise coming up on 50 years of content, this still remains the gold standard of Star Wars. - Nick 4. JURASSIC PARK Considering I just walked out of the latest installment of this franchise and how far it has flown from the original, it has not been lost on me recently how absolutely massive Jurassic Park was when it was released, and how amazingly well it still holds up today. First and foremost, the special effects look better than half of the movies that are released now. Secondly, nobody generates entertainment, propulsion, tension, and wonder quite like the king of blockbusters Steven Spielberg. Lastly (though honestly this list could be 10 points long), there might not be a more lovable trio of protagonists than that of Alan Grant (Sam Neill), Ellie Sadler (Laura Dern), and Ian Malcolm (the ever-lovable Jeff Goldblum). I don’t care what place we may officially have this on our list; it’s hard to argue that Jurassic Park isn’t the greatest summer blockbuster of all time. - Amarú 3. RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK The fact that there are three Steven Spielberg-directed films on this list is a testament to how he not only created the summer blockbuster, but defined it over the course of decades. Before the aforementioned Jurassic Park , 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark was another stone-cold classic in his filmography, as he teamed up with old friend George Lucas (a summer blockbuster pioneer himself with Star Wars ). Raiders features all the action, romance, humour, mythology, practical effects, breakneck pacing, and exotic landscapes that came with the 1930s and 1940s pulp adventure serials that made up their childhoods. It’s a fantastic showcase for all involved, and it’s no wonder that it became the highest-grossing film of that year, further catapulting the careers of Spielberg, Lucas, and Harrison Ford, whose iconic turn as Indiana Jones would solidify him as a movie star in the process. - Bode 2. JAWS Of course Jaws is on the top of my list. Whilst there were successful event films before its release, the unprecedented success of Jaws redefined the cinematic landscape and realised the potential of blockbuster cinema. The studio initially viewed it as a B-movie with a turbulent production, but after it proved a success with audiences, they marketed and promoted it like nothing else before, resulting in extraordinary audience turnouts in the summer of its release and, subsequently, massive profits. Jaws launched Steven Spielberg’s career, and even 50 years later, its impact is inescapable. From the instantly recognisable theme composed by John Williams (da dum.. da dum..) to its famous lines of dialogue (“you’re gonna need a bigger boat!”), everything about Jaws is iconic in some way. - Katie 1. BACK TO THE FUTURE When we look at Top Five lists, Back to the Future , when eligible, is usually featured prominently, especially for me. The reason for that is pretty self-explanatory: it is the perfect movie. Even if you find the premise strange, it tells a tight story with awesome characters, an iconic score, and stunning special effects. It has spawned two sequels, an animated series, video games, a theme park ride, and a hit Broadway musical. Fans come out in droves to conventions when BTTF actors are set to appear. It is a film that has resonated with audiences for forty years, and it will likely continue for at least eighty-eight more. - Robert HONORABLE MENTIONS INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE THE LION KING TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY ALIEN WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT

STICK: SEASON ONE Starring: Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, and Judy Greer Creator: Jason Keller QUENTIN If you mixed The Farrelly Brothers’ Kingpin with Happy Gilmore , then wrapped it all up in the saccharine heartfelt vibe of Shrinking , you’d end up with Stick . If the sweetness of the latter is your thing …and assuming you can get past the initially grating characters on screen (they even out as the show progresses) …and assuming you enjoy Owen Wilson’s and Marc Maron’s schtick …this show is worth a shot. Personally, I don’t particularly like Shrinking and I think Wilson is a better supporting player than a lead, but I like Maron, Timothy Olyphant, and golf, so it balanced out to be a decent binge.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: SEASON TWO Starring: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, Daniel Diemer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jason Mantzoukas, and Adam Copeland Creators: Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg AMARÚ Looking at my ratings, you would think Season Two is a step down. But this season’s three-point-five reels for a more cohesive story, more weight given to the core cast, and a finale that starts to get into the darkness that children can resiliently handle is better than last season’s four-reel adventure of the week, capsule episode children's show. The young actors’ growing pains in early episodes are paid off with more-than-solid full season character arcs, while expanded lore introduces interesting new characters and an exciting story that’s clearly leading to more mature themes in Season Three. My smile continues to grow with every new episode. Check out our reviews for Season One HERE .

Previous Next February 28, 2025 Welcome to A Bigger Bite, the podcast series where we take a deeper dive into some of our favourite films of the year (spoilers included). With the Oscars coming up, we've decided to launch with an episode for each film the Academy Awards have nominated for Best Picture, releasing an episode each day leading up to the big ceremony. We promise this episode won't be over three hours. Here's The Brutalist ! P.S. Stay tuned for a peek behind the scenes with our version of an MCU post credit moment. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel for all of our latest video content including our interviews, and be sure to give us a thumbs up and comment your thoughts!

FROM: SEASON ONE Starring: Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, David Alpay, Elizabeth Saunders, Shaun Majumder, Scott McCord, Ricky He, Chloe Van Landschoot, Pegah Ghafoori, Corteon Moore, Hannah Cheramy, Simon Webster, Avery Konrad, Paul Zinno, and Elizabeth Moy Creator: John Griffin QUENTIN If you’re one of those people constantly on the lookout for the next Lost , this might be the show for you. It boasts the same type of supernatural, “where are we?” mystery as that groundbreaking series, but does it with a creepy horror slant (imagine if Stephen King wrote Lost ). While the acting can be so-so at parts and the characters are sometimes less than compelling simply due to how many there are, the world building is fantastic. And with a finale that promises to push the mysteries and expand the world even further next season, this very well could become the internet’s next obsession.

YOU: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON Starring: Penn Badgley, Tati Gabrielle, Lukas Gage, Charlotte Ritchie, Tilly Keeper, Amy-Leigh Hickman, Ed Speleers, Brad Alexander, Niccy Lin, Aidan Cheng, Stephen Hagan, Ben Wiggins, Eve Austin, Ozioma Whenu, Dario Coates, Sean Pertwee, Alison Pargeter, and Adam James Creators: Sera Gamble and Greg Berlanti QUENTIN PART ONE After a relatively subpar Season Three, You has returned to flip the script, making stalker Joe (Penn Badgley) the stalkee in a binge-worthy whodunnit. In making that switch, You plays with genre tropes while also delivering a commentary on today’s trendiest topic: toxic wealth. Admittedly, satirizing the rich is becoming played out, but it works here because it isn’t the story’s primary focus. Mostly, this is a story about Joe and whether he can be redeemed, but when those two angles are joined together, they create a terrific Part One that is Knives Out meets Dexter . I can’t wait for Part Two to drop next month. PART TWO After the strong and refreshing redirect that was Part One, Part Two fumbles away the season before it can reach the goal line. There is a late twist that is admittedly unexpected, but it’s so clumsily and confusingly executed that it ruins the momentum of the final three episodes. All the interest, intrigue, and tension dissipate because of this shark-jumping moment. That said, the season ends on a note that makes for an interesting direction in Season Five, but only time will tell if they can capitalize on it or if the show has run its course. PAIGE PART ONE Oh, how the tables have turned on Joe (Penn Badgley), who is now getting a taste of his own medicine in the first part of Season Four, which is an Agatha Christie-style whodunnit with a dash of social satire. It’s a different approach than what we’re traditionally used to with this series, but it’s actually quite clever and bloody fun. So far, it’s got me contemplating if creepy Joe can actually be redeemed, but we’ll have to wait for Part Two to find out. Either way, in the end, it’s always been about you , Penn Badgley, and you deliver a killer performance once again. PART TWO This season of You feels tonally different from the others. The first half of the series is structured like a whodunnit, and it was a promising bloody start that I quite enjoyed. However, the second half takes a totally different approach, prattling on to add more nuance but ultimately fumbling the ball. The last few episodes just feel rushed because they are tying up loose ends in a lazily sloppy way, and while the end of the season positions Season Five to go to an intriguing place, I wonder if it's the overall right decision to take the story in that direction.