Laura Martin

Laura Martin

Freelance Writer

Laura Martin is an entertainment journalist who covers TV, film, and music. She's written for numerous big publications, including TechRadar, Esquire, BBC Culture, The Guardian, and The i newspaper. Her favourite stories usually involve prestige TV drama, reality TV, or true-life documentaries. Basically, the more obscure, the better!

Articles by: Laura Martin

Ariel sings while laying on a rock in The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid’s director took inspiration from Attenborough, not Avatar 2

By Laura Martin published

Rob Marshall tells us about 3 movies that had an impact on his new version of a classic, and 2 that didn't.

Ursula performs magic in The Little Mermaid

Don't worry: The Little Mermaid nails the songs, and that's what matters

By Laura Martin published

The Little Mermaid is big wet fun, but hits the same rock as too many Disney remakes: it's too damn long.

Brian Tyree Henry in Class of 09

Skip Hulu's Class of '09, try these 9 AI thriller movies and TV shows instead

By Laura Martin published

While Class of '09 may have missed the mark according to reviews, here are 9 other AI thrillers worth considering instead.

A frame from the trailer of Beau Is Afraid of Joaquin Phoenix

Loved Beau is Afraid? Stream these 7 existential horror movies (if you dare)

By Laura Martin published

Here are 7 horror flicks similar to Ari Aster's Beau is Afraid that we recommend checking out

Dove the kitchen maid stares at something off camera in Willow on Disney Plus

Willow actor Ellie Bamber on the “pressure” of keeping the Disney Plus series’ big secret

By Laura Martin published

Exclusive Ellie Bamber, who plays Dove in Willow's Disney Plus show, explains all about the major reveal concerning her character.

Warwich Davis' Willow smiles as he greets some people standing off camera in the character's Disney Plus series

Inside Willow, the Disney Plus sequel series where 'everything aligned perfectly'

By Laura Martin published

Interview TechRadar sits down with Warwick Davis and the cast of Willow to discover the secrets behind the franchise's long-awaited sequel.

Bibi Garvey, Eva Garvey, and Becka Garvey wear party hats as they walk down a country road in Bad Sisters

A brilliant ensemble cast makes this darkest of comedy-dramas a hit: Bad Sisters

By Laura Martin published

Review Bad Sisters launches on Apple TV Plus on August 19 – here's our spoiler-filled review.

Surface

Apple TV Plus' new thriller is a stylish take on a well-worn concept

By Laura Martin published

Gugu Mbatha-Raw commands Apple's new psychological thriller superbly.

Persuasion

'Everyone involved should be in prison' - Is Netflix's new take on Jane Austen really that bad?

By Laura Martin published

Opinion Critics hated it with a passion, but is it really that awful?

Cha Cha Real Smooth on Apple TV

Apple TV Plus' new drama is as annoying as the song it's named after

By Laura Martin published

Dakota Johnson and Leslie Mann are under-utilised in this strange throwback...

Ugly Delicious, one of the best Netflix travel shows

Best Netflix Travel Shows

By Laura Martin published

We run down 10 of Netflix's finest globetrotting adventures...

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