Author: Press Room

The horror genre has really made a big comeback over the last decade, thanks to the rise of elevated horror films from studios like A24. A lot of these horror films get even scarier the longer you think about them, too. When it comes to box office hits over the last few years, many of them have been horror films. And it makes sense. They’re cheap to make, and audiences will forever be in search of the next scare. While the horror genre is still putting out great films, probably more than ever, I have found that some of the…

Who doesn’t love a good detective series? Ever since the days of Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, people have been captivated by the genre, which has snowballed with the advent of streaming media. However, I have a short attention span when it comes to these procedural dramas, and if a case drags on for too many episodes, my interest quickly wanes. I therefore usually check the episode count before committing to a detective series, as I love to immerse myself over the course of a weekend. There’s something inherently satisfying in watching a case unravel without letting the momentum…

I am relatively new to Plex, but it has quickly succeeded Kodi as my favorite media hub for accessing movies and TV shows at home and on the fly. There was, however, one feature it was missing if it were to be a complete media powerhouse, and that is Audiobooks. I like to listen to these when I exercise, while shopping, and when driving, so Plex, with its remote functionality, should have been the perfect solution. However, there was a problem—I was surprised to realize that Plex is simply not built for audiobooks. When it comes to chapter support, saving…

Christmas shopping can be costly. Keen to keep festive expenses in check? Whether you’re watching your chocolate coins or saving to splurge on yourself, we’ve picked out a bundle of the best cheap gifts for £50 or less. From handy portable chargers and headphone stands, to retro Bluetooth speakers and video doorbells, each of the treats below can be bagged for a modest cost. And while sensible shopping will leave your bank account in better shape come January, none of our thrifty picks are cut-price presents. Use our list for inspiration and you can impress recipients for less, while skipping…

I’ve watched enough comedy that I can now, with a pretty good success rate, determine if a movie I just watched will stand up to a second rewatch. Sometimes there are one too many references to (old) current events, while others have problematic jokes that have aged like milk. That said, there are also a bunch of comedies that do not seem to care about the passage of time. Every movie I picked, I’ve watched dozens of times, and the jokes are just as good on multiple rewatches; in fact, these comedies are a source of comfort on a rainy…

Update: When I originally wrote this piece in March 2024, I didn’t think anyone would be mad enough to have a properly official crack at turning an iPad into a handheld. I was wrong. While GameSir isn’t that mad, Razer apparently is. Witness the $200/£200 Kishi V3 Pro XL. And then run away, screaming. Anyway, my original experiment in doing something similar is below, if you want to stare aghast at the full horror… ——— Remember that Jurassic Park quote about scientists not thinking through consequences? That’s me, having just shoved an iPad Pro into a GameSir X2s controller to create a handheld games console. I was…

I’ve been able to catch good anime movies on Netflix here and there, but Crunchyroll is king, and I especially wanted to watch the top-tier movies I’ve heard so much about. Now that I have a subscription, I’ve been burning the midnight oil just to catch up. What I wasn’t expecting was to get caught up in a wide variety of anime genres, all with heavy emotional journeys. Crunchyroll recommended a couple to me, like King of Thorn and Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, and I’m definitely glad it did. Not only are these movies worth the Crunchyroll subscription,…

I have been using Kodi since 2019, having recently given the platform a new lease of life with my Fire TV Stick. It has been my go-to digital media center for several reasons, including its flexibility, customization options, open-source functionality, and a thriving community of developers creating new add-ons. However, while Kodi ticked most boxes, as a frequent traveller, I wanted the ability to access my media library remotely. It was time to give Plex a try. I was initially skeptical about Plex, as it seemed too polished to be taken seriously. I also had concerns about its limitations compared…

I’ve always had a few different streaming subscriptions on rotation. But with prices creeping up, it’s become hard to justify paying for multiple services, especially when I’m only watching a handful of shows or movies every month. But cutting these subscriptions entirely isn’t exactly an option, either. I like having something to stream, and all those free movie sites have their limitations, while cable remains prohibitively expensive for what it offers. That’s one reason why Roku’s new $3 streaming plan—called Howdy—caught my attention. I’ll be honest, at first glance, I didn’t think much of it. I assumed the platform would…

Summer is finally coming to a close, though you wouldn’t know it with this weather. Still, autumn is upon us, and it’s personally my favorite time of year. Halloween season is the best time of year. From horror films to cozy romantic comedies, this time of year is perfect for many different genres of entertainment. But there are just certain films that really capture that autumn vibe for me, movies that I find myself revisiting year after year. Not just Halloween-centered films, either, but media that feels at least part of the season in some way. The toughest part of…