David Opie
@davidopie.bsky.social
Writing gay/geeky stuff at Indiewire, GamesRadar, DigitalSpy, RadioTimes, Empire Magazine, Paste, iNews | Yahoo UK columnist | RT approved | [email protected]
I love zombies, I love drag, I love gay shit, I love Romero movies and I love pretty much everyone in this whole cast. So why was #QueensOfTheDead so dull? It didn’t have to be scary, but unfortunately, it’s not funny either, relying on basic gay cliches that are camp but shallow
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I love zombies, I love drag, I love gay shit, I love Romero movies and I love pretty much everyone in this whole cast. So why was #QueensOfTheDead so dull? It didn’t have to be scary, but unfortunately, it’s not funny either, relying on basic gay cliches that are camp but shallow
We’re not talking enough about #Lurker. I’m as obsessed with Alex Russell’s debut as Matthew is with Oliver. Archie Madekwe is incredible in what could have been a surface level popstar role while Théodore Pellerin cements himself as someone to watch after his drag lead in Solo
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We’re not talking enough about #Lurker. I’m as obsessed with Alex Russell’s debut as Matthew is with Oliver. Archie Madekwe is incredible in what could have been a surface level popstar role while Théodore Pellerin cements himself as someone to watch after his drag lead in Solo
Not that we needed more proof, but JLo is a STAR in #KissOfTheSpiderWoman. As is Tonatiuh in the kind of breakout role that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Cast him in everything pls (also loved seeing a Technicolor musical actually embrace queerness for once)
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Not that we needed more proof, but JLo is a STAR in #KissOfTheSpiderWoman. As is Tonatiuh in the kind of breakout role that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Cast him in everything pls (also loved seeing a Technicolor musical actually embrace queerness for once)
I think the reason I’m so disappointed by #JayKelly is because early scenes with Billy Crudup blew me away - an instant Oscar fave for best supporting - and then the film became increasingly sentimental and lost its bite by the end. Still worth seeing tho just for Billy tbh
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I think the reason I’m so disappointed by #JayKelly is because early scenes with Billy Crudup blew me away - an instant Oscar fave for best supporting - and then the film became increasingly sentimental and lost its bite by the end. Still worth seeing tho just for Billy tbh
From Before Sunrise and Boyhood to #BlueMoon and beyond, Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke have established themselves as one of cinema’s greatest (and often overlooked) partnerships. Loved writing this piece on them for Curzon Cinemas (for UK/VPN readers only sadly)
www.curzon.com/journal/are-...
www.curzon.com/journal/are-...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
From Before Sunrise and Boyhood to #BlueMoon and beyond, Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke have established themselves as one of cinema’s greatest (and often overlooked) partnerships. Loved writing this piece on them for Curzon Cinemas (for UK/VPN readers only sadly)
www.curzon.com/journal/are-...
www.curzon.com/journal/are-...
#LastSamuraiStanding is Squid Game meets Shōgun with some Battle Royale thrown in, but it’s so much more than too. My latest for GamesRadar
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www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
New Netflix show Last Samurai Standing will draw comparisons to Squid Game and Shōgun, but it’s so much more than that
Opinion | Our writer argues that Netflix's new historical survival drama is more than just Squid Game meets Shōgun
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#LastSamuraiStanding is Squid Game meets Shōgun with some Battle Royale thrown in, but it’s so much more than too. My latest for GamesRadar
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
www.gamesradar.com/entertainmen...
No Celebrity Traitors this week
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
No Celebrity Traitors this week
Save me hot gay rivals
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Save me hot gay rivals
“She’s a dominatrix, I love that for her,” says Kim Kardashian at one point, yet no “love” or expression of any kind is apparent.
My one star review of #AllsFair for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/a...
My one star review of #AllsFair for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/a...
All's Fair review: Ryan Murphy's new show is 'fascinatingly dull'
Kim Kardashian stars in Ryan Murphy's All's Fair — streaming now on Disney+. Read our review.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
“She’s a dominatrix, I love that for her,” says Kim Kardashian at one point, yet no “love” or expression of any kind is apparent.
My one star review of #AllsFair for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/a...
My one star review of #AllsFair for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/a...
Ben Whishaw is mesmerising in Peter Hujar’s Day. Maybe his best role to date? I was totally caught up in the stories he recounts that alternate between banal and fascinating, but never boring. Rebecca Hall brings authentic warmth to their connection in this nostalgic two-hander.
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ben Whishaw is mesmerising in Peter Hujar’s Day. Maybe his best role to date? I was totally caught up in the stories he recounts that alternate between banal and fascinating, but never boring. Rebecca Hall brings authentic warmth to their connection in this nostalgic two-hander.
Maxton Hall levels up from a one star show to a two star show in its second season. Still the worst YA series I’ve seen in a while, but at least it’s bordering on watchable this time around
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Maxton Hall levels up from a one star show to a two star show in its second season. Still the worst YA series I’ve seen in a while, but at least it’s bordering on watchable this time around
#InYourDreams is a sweet, enjoyable way to while away 90 minutes. Coming after the wildly entertaining KPOP Demon Hunters doesn’t do it any favours though. You’d think a film about dreaming would aspire to be more imaginative. Baloney Tony will be a hit with kids regardless
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
#InYourDreams is a sweet, enjoyable way to while away 90 minutes. Coming after the wildly entertaining KPOP Demon Hunters doesn’t do it any favours though. You’d think a film about dreaming would aspire to be more imaginative. Baloney Tony will be a hit with kids regardless
When he asks for pole pics
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM
When he asks for pole pics
#AllHerFault reminded me that we really need to see Sophia Lillis in more things. A scene-stealer in IT, the lead of an unfairly cancelled Netflix show, lots of fun in the overlooked Dungeons and Dragons film… Mike White needs to cast her in The White Lotus ASAP
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
#AllHerFault reminded me that we really need to see Sophia Lillis in more things. A scene-stealer in IT, the lead of an unfairly cancelled Netflix show, lots of fun in the overlooked Dungeons and Dragons film… Mike White needs to cast her in The White Lotus ASAP
In just 4 episodes, #DeathByLightning gives a forgotten historical footnote the prestigious retelling it deserves… A searing and electric acting showcase that’s just as timely as it is timeless. Nick Offerman steals every scene. My review for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
Death By Lightning review: James A. Garfield drama is 'a show worth remembering'
Michael Shannon is US President James A. Garfield in four-part limited series Death By Lightning — streaming now on Netflix. Read the Empire review.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In just 4 episodes, #DeathByLightning gives a forgotten historical footnote the prestigious retelling it deserves… A searing and electric acting showcase that’s just as timely as it is timeless. Nick Offerman steals every scene. My review for Empire
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/d...
There’s never been a better time to have the name Vince and work in TV
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
November 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
There’s never been a better time to have the name Vince and work in TV
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
#Pluribus #TheVinceStaplesShow
Vince Gilligan's sci-fi masterpiece will take you to your happy place 😀
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
Pluribus season 1 review: Vince Gilligan's sci-fi masterpiece will take you to your happy place
Rhea Seehorn is magnificent in this unique sci-fi masterpiece.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Vince Gilligan's sci-fi masterpiece will take you to your happy place 😀
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
My five star review of #Pluribus for Radio Times.
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/pl...
Still writing up my review because I was commissioned late in the day, but going on record now to say that the first episode of #Pluribus is one of the best premieres I’ve ever seen. Not just this year, but from my entire life.
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Still writing up my review because I was commissioned late in the day, but going on record now to say that the first episode of #Pluribus is one of the best premieres I’ve ever seen. Not just this year, but from my entire life.
Been drowning in screeners recently. One show was a 2 star slog. But I’ve also watched some great stuff including #DeathByLightning, a preposterously funny yet tragic historical drama about a forgotten American president and the man who killed him. Review coming soon for Empire
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Been drowning in screeners recently. One show was a 2 star slog. But I’ve also watched some great stuff including #DeathByLightning, a preposterously funny yet tragic historical drama about a forgotten American president and the man who killed him. Review coming soon for Empire
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM