Jess Bacon
Jess is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for over-analysing everyone’s favourite movies and TV shows. As an English graduate from the University of York with an MA in Creative Writing, Jess worked as a magazine editor before turning freelance. Since then, Jess has written for outlets such as GQ, The Guardian, Inverse, Huff Post, Stylist, and Insider. She specialises in the representation of mental health, grief, and women in film. She’s also a major Marvel nerd and is writing a YA fantasy novel. LinkedIn
The Housemaid continues a worrying trend by turning women's trauma into camp thrills
The adaptation is out now in cinemas.
Stranger Things' unhinged Fernando moment turns nostalgia into nightmare fuel again
We won't be running up *this* hill…
Wicked: For Good's new songs fix a long-running major issue of the musical
It truly has been "changed for the better".
Freakier Friday isn't groundbreaking – but legacy sequels don't need to be for us to enjoy them
When done right, they're about something more.
Why Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is more than just your usual Bridget rom-com
The new Bridget Jones movie is a step up on the previous sequels.
Curfew review: Is Mandip Gill and Bobby Brazier's new crime drama worth watching?
Typically, a woman is found murdered...
The Creator praised as one of the year's best movies in first reactions
"Absolutely radical!"
NCIS star Daniela Ruah confirms cast reunion for special cause
"We’d love if you could help us raise $10,000."
Death in Paradise's Ralf Little teases "unusual" perk of the job
So many benefits of filming in paradise...
Love Is Blind's Jackie Bonds confirms split from Josh Demas
"[I'm] still sick about it... I love that man."
Love Island's Maya Jama shares cryptic message amid Stormzy reunion rumours
"Everything in life good or bad has worked out eventually."
Love Island’s Molly-Mae reveals what sent her sex drive "through the roof"
"I wanted to have sex all the time."
Love Island's Chloe Burrows says Celebs Go Dating is "more intense" ahead of show release
"I might take a lot away from it."
Love Island’s Ekin-Su opens up on her relationship with ex Davide
"We both care about each other."
CSI’s original cast reunite in heartwarming photos
The band is back together!
Fast X director clarifies Vin Diesel’s comments about finale trilogy
"It's one at a time."
Beyond Paradise, Call the Midwife, and Ted Lasso land NTA 2023 shortlist nominations
Who will you vote for?
The Marvels' Nia DaCosta explains how it'll avoid "superhero fatigue"
"I think superhero fatigue absolutely exists."
Chicago PD stars share Upstead reunion photo amid actors strike
"Team, assemble!"
Gogglebox star Mica Ven welcomes new family member
"I’m just round here enjoying Granternity leave."
Katherine Kelly and Daniel Mays lead cast with first-look at new true crime drama
They're joined by Toby Jones and David Morrissey in this harrowing tale.
Love Island's Mitch says he wasn't allowed to get involved in Kady's reunion row
"Kady is messier than me."
Made in Chelsea confirms two new cast members
Find out more about newcomers – and best mates – Jane and Geronimo.
Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall dies, aged 57
He passed away after a private battle with a neurological disease.
First look at Sherlock and Doctor Who stars' new movie
It's a musical about love and loss set in a chicken factory.
Good Omens star Maggie Service teases season 2 cliffhanger
"None of it’s tied up in a bow..."
Yellowstone to channel-hop as result of strike
Find it on CBS this autumn.
Oppenheimer's Florence Pugh reveals her 'game-changer' role
"I was deciding what kind of an actor I wanted to be in the industry."
Modern Family's Sofia Vergara and Magic Mike's Joe Manganiello announce split
"We politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time."
Barbie's America Ferrera had no interest in being one of the Barbies
"I think everyone's best version of themselves is the Barbie that they are."
Netflix releases new trailer for Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead live-action movie
Dive into the action-packed adaptation of this beloved manga.
DC's Blue Beetle trailer reveals new look at villains
Meet the Indestructible Man.