The Magpaper Team - Entertainment reviews!
Our Magpaper team have put together a bitesize review of their current tips for film, tv, music and podcasts.
Some great choices, let us know what you think 🙂
Lucie Desmond
Owner and Creative Director (The Boss)
Instagram: @luciedesmond
What are you currently reading?
I have just finished a book called Hájovna, a story from the communist era in Czechoslovakia about a mother daughter relationship, very moving.
In terms of magazines, currently enjoying, the international Monocle, ELLE, Harpers Bazar and Kinfolk.
What films have you recently enjoyed/recommend?
Úsvit from Matěj Chlupáček. As a filmmaker and artist it makes me incredibly happy to see a Czech film that is shot in such an artistic way highlighting current issues but set in the 1930’s.
Úsvit (2023) | ČSFD.cz (csfd.cz)
Favorite Podcast?
Anything from deliciously Ella. I find her voice really calming and her conversation about food and the way to look after ourselves through food extremely healing.
Podcast - Deliciously Ella
TV Series recommendation?
The New Look on Apple tv! I love period dramas, and this one is set in Paris explaining all the events that happened in post war couture - Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga, Balmain - all the big houses were formed around that time! Recommend it to all the fashionistas out there.
Watch The New Look - Show - Apple TV+
Music recommendation?
Madonna on repeat ... but the old Madonna :)
Any 80s music when shooting on set otherwise it depends on the mood... in the car I love Adele but my daughter said the other day that the sad music makes her tired :) …..so I guess I will stick to 80.
Mina Kolouchova
Content Creator
Instagram: @mamaminaa
What are you currently reading?
Unfortunately, I don’t have much time to read, but among my favorite books are those based on real events. I love autobiographies - my absolute favorite is Matthew Perry’s autobiography.
What films have you recently enjoyed/recommend?
I like movies that evoke emotions.
I really enjoy the Intouchables in French, I also like Good Will Hunting for the great cast.
The Intouchables (2011) - IMDb
Favorite Podcast?
Baby on set of course! 🙂 I also like to listen to Čestmír Strakatý Podcasts.
Baby on Set Podcast - České podcasty (ceskepodcasty.cz)
Čestmír Strakatý - České podcasty (ceskepodcasty.cz)
TV Series recommendation?
It's been 5 years since I watched Friends every day. It's like an automatic release and even my 4 year old daughter knows them by heart.
Otherwise, I enjoy any series based on real events.
Music recommendation?
Acoustic dubbed songs are among my favorite music. I like to listen to Benson Boone, and when I am with my daughter we listen to Justin Bieber and Lewis Capaldi.
Benson Boone - Beautiful Things (Official Music Video) (youtube.com)
Nadya Bukhtiyarova
Content Creator
Instagram: @nadyabuhtiyarova
What are you currently reading?
Italy Segreta magazine published by people behind Italy Segreta instagram account.
The Magazine is a collection of short articles about Italian life and traditions. As an Italian lifestyle fan, I absolutely love it. Their stories describe Italy beautifully, and the photos are a masterpiece.
Home - Italy Segreta
Green Book (2018) - IMDb
What films have you recently enjoyed/recommend?
Notting Hill is one of my favorites. Love Julia Roberts style in this movie.
Green Book - strong and serious movie with excellent humour.
Favorite Podcast?
Social Sessions - social media topics which help me a lot working in digital marketing. Learning lots of insights from it.
Social Sessions - Hosted by Sean Toal (acast.com)
TV Series recommendation?
Friends - in my opinion, it is the best series and nothing could ever be better. I watched it probably 8 times, and will watch it again. Every time it's still funny. I also love it for the 90s fashion :)
Sex and the City - it is iconic. Beautiful city, beautiful ladies and fashion.
Gilmore Girls - it is so cosy and comforting, I absolutely love it. Every time I watch it, I feel like I am living the life of Stars Hollow.
The Office (American Version) - it was difficult to get into it as the jokes are way out of line. But once you get used to the characters, it is amazing. Rewatching for the second time was even funnier.
Music recommendation?
Fred again Boiler Room set, listened to it so many times and each time it's somehow different. Second favourite is Barry Can't Swim Boiler Room set.
Fred again.. | Boiler Room: London (youtube.com)
Kateřina Dibitanzlová
Content Creator
Instagram: @k.dibitanzola
What are you currently reading?
Currently, I'm reading the book "Nobody Is Alone" by Czech author Petra Soukupová. I must say, I'm slowly making my way through it – not because it's bad, quite the opposite, but because I find a lot of (perfectly depicted) situations in it that make me reflect on some negative past experiences. Since I mostly read before sleeping, it's not the healthiest habit for me because it often makes it harder for me to fall asleep... But so far, it's written perfectly, no doubt about it!
What films have you recently enjoyed/recommend?
Lately, my favorite genre has been films that seem to pull me into their reality. Films with which I can identify, reflect upon, that teach me, sincerely make me laugh, or deeply move me. My recent favorite film is definitely "The Worst Person In The World" by director Joachim Trier. It's been a long time since a film has impressed me so much. It's a Norwegian production that I highly recommend watching in the original with English subtitles. Among other recent films worth watching, I would definitely include "Triangle of Sadness," "A Good Person," or "Saltburn." They are all diametrically different, but each has something that truly makes you think.
The Worst Person in the World (2021) - IMDb
Favorite Podcast?
As a representative of Generation Z, perhaps it's not surprising that my favorite podcast is "Anything Goes" by Emma Chamberlain. It feels like a genuine voice of our generation – or at least the part to which I belong. Then I would definitely mention "Call Her Daddy," "Oddvice," or "Pretty Lonesome." I went through a phase of exclusively listening to self-development podcasts. Now I'm into purely lifestyle, light-hearted kick, and I'm not ashamed of it at all. (laughs)
anything goes with emma chamberlain | Podcast on Spotify
Call Her Daddy | Podcast on Spotify
TV Series recommendation?
I have to say, without a doubt, the German series "Dark" on Netflix. I watched it quite a while ago (and I still dare to repeat it), but nothing has managed to match it so far. The plot, the twists, the performances... I've truly never seen anything like it. And I love it (and don't want to spoil literally anything). Again, I recommend watching it only with the original voice-over and English subtitles.
Watch Dark | Netflix Official Site
Music recommendation?
I'm absolutely captivated by the mix of indie and jazz. It's music that can both make me dance and relax, music I can work to or just simply be. Among my current favorite bands are undoubtedly Thee Sacred Souls, Metronomy, and Jungle. As for specific artists, I adore Djo, RAYE, Alfie Jukes, and many others. And honestly, I can't bury my love for popular pop music, with Dua Lipa leading the pack, whose new album I'm extremely excited about.
Jack Desmond
Owner and Director of Operations
Instagram: @kanujac
What are you currently reading?
Watching Neighbours twice a day - Josh Widdicombe (contains lots of obscure English references)
Parenting Hell - Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe (for obvious reasons)
What films have you recently enjoyed/recommend?
In no particular order,
The Equalizer 1,2 and 3.
1917
The Revenant
Oppenheimer
Favorite Podcast?
Smartless
SmartLess | Podcast on Spotify
Off Menu
Adam Buxton
And of course Baby on Set ;)
TV Series recommendation?
Slow Horses (Apple TV) must watch!
Watch Slow Horses - Show - Apple TV+
Ted Lasso (Apple TV)
Yellowstone (Netflix)
Modern Family (Disney +)
The Office UK and The Office US
Music recommendation?
The only song I hear in my head these days is………Baby Shark!
