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1. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Adam Davidson

   ‘High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam’ Review: Joel Kinnaman Falls Short in Overly Ambitious Political Thriller (opens the original)

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   In recent years, there have been a plethora of movies and series that verge on fetishising the U.S. conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. They often use real-life conflicts and tragedies as a launching pad for cheap, often nationalistic, action thrills. On the surface, “High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam” seemed like it was going to make the same mistake. However, despite its flaws, the eight-part series manages to provide something engaging and fresh by telling the story of John Nixon, the fir

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2. Article · Jul 27, 2026 · Adam Davidson

   ‘Fightland’ Review: Starz Boxing Drama Hooks With Punchy First Impression (opens the original)

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   Following the success of “Top Boy,” “Gangs of London,” “MobLand” and “The Gentlemen,” “Fightland” makes a compelling case for becoming the next binge-worthy British crime drama. The new Starz original series, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, follows British boxer Duke Kilroy, who is targeted in a brutal attack that leaves his brother dead. After retaliating against the mercenary thugs, Kilroy is arrested and spends eight years in a U.S. prison before striking a deal with a smooth-

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