Cinema at First Sight with Annabel McConnachie

In the penultimate episode, Annabel takes on Emmy award winning Canadian series 'Schitt's Creek'. Created by and starring Daniel and Eugene Levy, the show follows the Rose family's fall from grace as a privileged throng of quirky characters are forced to take up residence in the backwater town of Schitt's Creek. Will out of touch ex New Yorkers, small town America and claustrophobic motel rooms be a combo worthy of a glowing review? Stream now to find out.

This week, Annabel tackles the first half of Wes Anderson's newest, long awaited zany comedy 'The French Dispatch'. Starring every actor currently working in Hollywood, this film revolves around three different vignettes detailing off-kilter, action packed articles previously published in titular magazine 'The French Dispatch', that have been hand picked to be featured in the publication's final edition upon editor Arthur Howitzer Jr.'s (Bill Murray's) sudden death. Will a meticulously quirky...

This week, Annabel goes head to head with the pilot of new Hulu original series 'Only Murders in the Building'. The show centres around three amateur crime Podcast enthusiasts Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), who form an unlikely sleuthing alliance when a man in their building is suddenly murdered and they decide to try and crack the case. Will a strange mash-up of icons, mild homicide and aggressive quirkiness be the trio of qualities worthy of a glowin...

In this week's podcast instalment, Annabel comes face to face with the first half of Edgar Wright's newest psychological horror film 'Last Night in Soho'. Set in the titular London nook, the movie centres around fashion student Ellie (Thomasin McKensize) whose dreams become plagued with visions of 1960's aspiring singer Sandy (Anya Taylor-Joy), a woman who used to live in her apartment. However, things take a turn for the potentially murderous when Sandy's life becomes darker and the lines be...

In this week's episode, musical theatre fangirl Annabel takes on the pilot of Apple TV+ musical comedy series 'Schmigadoon!'. The show revolves around rocky couple Melissa (Cecily Strong) and Josh (Keegan Michael Key), who one day accidentally get trapped in the zany, hyper-colour town of 'Schmigadoon!' whose residents are seemingly plucked straight from a Golden Age musical. Will a daunting amount of Broadway stars, spontaneous, partially ironic corny musical numbers and 20th century repress...

In this week's episode, host and musical theatre fanatic Annabel tackles the first half of the movie adaptation of Tony Award winner 'Dear Evan Hansen'. Starring 27 year old Ben Platt as the 17 year old titular character, the movie surrounds anxiety ridden Evan Hansen getting caught up in a web of lies as he grows close with the family of ex classmate Connor Murphy who recently committed suicide, under the pretence that the two were secret best friends. Will controversial casting, complete mo...

Resident judgemental host Annabel returns to come face to face with the Paramount + revival of Nickeldeon hit tween show 'iCarly'. Lead by former child star Miranda Cosgrove, this new iteration of the hit classic tracks Carly Shay as she chooses to once again reboot her web series at the ripe old age of 26. Will the combination of grown adults acting like they're straight up 15 year olds and an inorganic infusion of woke edginess be enough to earn a glowing review, or will the novelty of nost...

This week Annabel goes up against DC's newest blockbuster 'The Suicide Squad'. Acting as a reimagination of the universally hated 'Suicide Squad' with new director James Gunn at the helm, 'The Suicide Squad' centres around a group of partially rehabilitated villains forced to work together in the fight for justice in exchange for reduced prison sentences. Will DC's choice to regurgitate its own content and jam pack it with cartoonish violence, dad jokes and an all star cast have what it takes...

Our resident reviewer Annabel returns in this season 3 premiere to take on the pilot of Hulu's newest Liane Moriarty adaptation 'Nine Perfect Strangers'. Starring Nicole Kidman as Russian retreat leader Masha, the show tracks nine incredibly wealthy LA residents looking to aid their first world problems at wellness centre 'Tranquilum' - a self indulgent pity party that is more insidious than it first appears. Will an all star cast, questionable accent work and exploitative, potentially drug i...

In the season 2 finale, host Annabel dares to take on the first half of Marvel's newest mega blockbuster 'Black Widow'. Starring Oscar noms Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh as estranged pseudo sisters Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova, these feuding heroes put aside their differences and team up to take down the ringleader of an exploitative and corrupt female spy training facility called the 'Red Room' and ultimately save the world. Will this action packed fare filled with hammy Russian...