Freda Cooper

Freda Cooper

Writer

Freda can't remember a time when she didn't love films, so it's no surprise that her natural habitat is a darkened room in front of a big screen. She started writing about all things movies about eight years ago and, as well as being a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic, is a regular voice on local radio on her favorite subject. 

While she finds time to watch TV as well — her tastes range from Bake Off to Ozark — films always come first. Favourite film? The Third Man. Top ten? That's a big and complicated question .....!

Latest articles by Freda Cooper

Family Switch

Netflix has a clutch of wonderful lighthearted Jennifer Garner family movies including one with a Christmas twist

By Freda Cooper published

As we wait for The Last Thing He Told Me season 2, Netflix has a trio of great Jennifer Garner movies to enjoy right now

Movies
Jennifer Aniston on red carpet for Netflix movie Dumplin'

I love this unusual Jennifer Aniston movie tucked away on Netflix

By Freda Cooper published

Netflix has an uplifting Jennifer Aniston movie to enjoy right now as we await updates on The Morning Show

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Moana in Moana 2

Moana 2 review: An entertaining echo

By Freda Cooper published

Disney sequel falls short of the original

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Matt Smith plays Daemon, a warrior prince who exists among fire-breathing reptiles and palace intrigue, in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6

House of Dragon fans can move over to Netflix for a great Matt Smith horror

By Freda Cooper published

Netflix has His House, a wonderful nerve jangler from 2020, starring Matt Smith

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Netflix has the perfect double bill for fans awaiting Palm Royale season 2 featuring two of the show's biggest names

By Freda Cooper published

Netflix has two great movies you can enjoy now

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Small Things Like These review: The quiet film that roared

By Freda Cooper published

Cillian Murphy's Oscar follow-up is a triumph of subtlety...

Movies

Netflix has perfect Pedro Pascal movie if you can't wait for Last of Us season 2

By Freda Cooper published

Pedro Pascal is in action in Netflix...

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Zendaya and john David Washington in Malcolm and Marie.

Netflix has the perfect movie for Zendaya fans desperate for the new season of Euphoria

By Freda Cooper published

Malcolm and Marie is the perfect movie for fans missing Zendaya on their screens.

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A still from The Wild Robot

London Film Festival 2024 — we pick our top 3 must-watch movies

By Freda Cooper published

Best of the fest — our film expert picks the top three movies from the London Film Festival 2024.

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How to be a Latin Lover movie poster

Acapulco fans can go back to its original film on Netflix right now

By Freda Cooper published

Return to where it all began seven years ago...

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