Plus, Team Moda recommend everything to read, watch and listen in your spare time.

Written by screenwriter, TV and Film Development Freelancer and all-round film buff Ethan Deplitch.

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Ultra Processed People
This one will definitely change the way you eat. An eye-opening investigation into the science and economics of ultra-processed food. Read or listen to the audio book, then swiftly download Yuka to scan all your foods from now on...
Recommended by: Lydia Eustace, Marketing Director


A Court of Throne & Roses
A fantasy novel with a badass female lead, Feyre. When Feyre, out hunting, kills a wolf, she has no idea of the chain of events this action will give rise to...
Recommended by: Charis Halliwell, Senior Marketing Executive


Butter by Asako Yuzuki
The cult Japanese bestseller - a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story.
Recommended by: Will Powell, General Manager for Angel Gardens and The Lexington


The House of Fortune
The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller (Sequel to the Miniaturist). Thea Brandt is about to turn eighteen, and at the theatre in Amsterdam’s golden city centre she has met the love of her life. At home, the Brandt family faces ruin, and Thea’s aunt Nella is convinced the only solution is to find Thea a wealthy husband among the city’s elite. As Thea and Nella clash over the demands of duty and the heart, past secrets begin to overwhelm their present.
Recommended by: Kevin Essery, Resident Experience Manager

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10 Capitano
Inspired by true events, director Matteo Garrone provides a devastatingly blunt reminder of the migration crisis in this Oscar nominated drama.
In their native Senegal, we meet Seydou and Moussa (played by acting newcomers Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall), two cousins who’ve spent months doing secret jobs behind their mothers’ backs and now have enough money to travel from Dakar to the shores of Italy, where their dream of becoming music sensations awaits. It doesn’t take long for the boys’ fantasies to be pierced by the harshness of reality as they journey through a perilous Saharan desert, all whilst trying to evade the deadly presence of Libyan rebels.
Despite relentless hardships, Seydou’s ability to dream, with the help of a spiritual shaman, conjures beautiful moments as he travels home to draw strength from the ones he left behind. But will it be enough to see him through? A box of tissues and some comfort Ben & Jerry’s is advised.
Recommended by: Ethan Deplitch
Watch now on: Apple TV


Challengers
Luca Guadagnino AKA the Maestro of Heartache is leaving it all out of the court as two struggling tennis pros vie not only for their sporting integrity but for the affections of Zendaya in this steamy love triangle hit. The Euphoria star plays Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach who enters her out-of-form (romantically and professionally) husband, Art, into a ‘Challengers’ tournament, where he can compete against some unranked players in the hopes of redeeming his flailing confidence. Little does she know that Art has been pitted against the undeniably charismatic Patrick, Art’s former best friend and Zendaya’s ex love interest. Expect flared tempers, smashed rackets and sex scenes that’ll get you hot under your tennis collar.
Recommended by: Ethan Deplitch
Watch now on: Apple TV | Prime Video


Monkey Man
If you thought Dev Patel couldn’t add anything else to his already stellar creative bow you’d be sorely mistaken. The former Skins alumni directs and stars this blood-soaked revenge thriller that sees our enigmatic hero Kid, (played by Patel) wreak havoc on the rich and corrupt who played a part in his village being burned to the ground and left his mother to die. Did I mention that Kid does all of this whilst donning a Deity-inspired monkey mask?
Don’t assume that this is your run-of-the-mill action film that relies on punch combos and its violent use of kitchen utensils. Patel delves deep into the current sociopolitical situation in India, highlighting how a corrupt system uses faith as a ploy for personal and financial gain. If this is what Dev can do with his directorial debut, I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us next.
Recommended by: Ethan Deplitch
Watch now on: Apple TV | Prime Video


Civil War
A group of war correspondents travel to DC hoping to secure an interview with the soon-to-be overthrown President (played by a Trump-esque Nick Offerman) in Alex Garland’s political dystopian thriller. Kirsten Dunst gives a sublime performance as Lee Smith, a frontline photographer who’s trying to capture the dying embers of an American civil war alongside her charismatic and story-hungry reporter friend Joel (Wagner Mourou). Spanners are thrown into the works when mentor and friend, Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson) and ingenuous cub trying to make a name for herself, Jessie (Cailee Spaeny), force their way onto the trip. Their journey becomes a horrifying picture book of near-death misses and a chilling came from Jesse Plemons serves as a reminder of how merciless war can be.
There’s never an outright explanation as to why America is at war with itself - that isn’t the story Garland is interested in telling. He’s choosing to explore our consumption of conflict and how it’s effecting the way we empathise with one another.
Recommended by: Ethan Deplitch
Watch now on: Apple TV | Prime Video

Eric
If you’re into psychological thrillers, Eric is the one for you. Netflix’s six-part British series stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Vincent, a narcissistic puppeteer and creator of the Sesame Street-esque kids programme, “Good Morning Sunshine”, whose troubled life worsens as he searches for his 9-year-old missing son in the hustle and bustle of 1980s New York.
Recommended by: Georgia Hall, Senior Designer
Watch now on: Netflix





Ripley
A TV series adaption of the 1999 movie thriller The Talented Mr Ripley. A grifter, Ripley, lives in New York during the 1960s and is hired by a wealthy man to bring his vagabond son home from Italy. Starring Andrew Scott and filmed in black and white, it’s cinematically beautiful!
Recommended by: John Rush, Group Experience Manager
Watch now on: Netflix


Bodkin
An American true crime podcaster, cynic Irish investigative journalist and young, spritely sidekick who idolises them both take on the mission of covering a crime from 20 years ago in the small and rural town of Bodkin, Ireland. The locals are skeptical to say the least... it’s a whodunnit with a twist. Events unfold with turns aplenty and lots of Irish humour. As if this didn’t convince you enough... randomly the exec producers are Barack and Michelle Obama!
Recommended by: Jakub Markiewicz, Financial Analyst
Watch now on: Netflix


Clarkson’s Farm
Season three came out in May and it’s been missed. Join the rag-tag band to a backdrop of unhelpful weather, disobedient animals and unresponsive crops. Easy watching and impossible not to giggle!
Recommended by: Kate Sheehan, Marketing Manager, Casa by Moda
Watch now on: Prime Video


House of the Dragon
The Games of Thrones prequel struts its way back on to our screens with utter confidence. Say no more.
Recommended by: Max Verity, Senior Financial Analyst
Watch now on: Sky


Bridgerton
If you’re not already watching, stop what you’re doing and get involved in season three. Part II is out now so stop reading and pick up the remote immediately.
Recommended by: Emma Shone, Head of Communications
Watch now on: Netflix


Palm Royal
In 1969, an ambitious woman aspires to cross the line between the haves and have nots to secure her seat at America’s most exclusive, fashionable and treacherous table: Palm Beach high society.
Recommended by: Kevin Essery, Resident Experience Manager
Watch now on: Apple TV

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Prayin’ Man
Prayin’ Man is the new single from Glasgow jazz upstarts The Sunday Mornings (@thesundaymorningsglasgow on Instagram). It’s a smoky, low-lit tribute to the neo-soul legends of late 90’s NYC, like Erykah Badu and D’angelo. Released on May 13th, no less than Stevie Wonder’s birthday, it’s available on Spotify, iTunes and all other reputable streaming spots!
Recommended by: Ross Kinnon, Moda, Holland Park (also in the band)


The Tortured Poets Department
Taylor Swift’s new album explores her private life and the public’s perception of it... it’s my new personality, and will be on repeat for some time.
Recommended by: Ailsa Westwood, Moda, New York Square


Murder They Wrote
Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore’s new true crime podcast.
Recommended by: Charlie Hall, Design Apprentice


Can We Discuss by Laura Capon
A former Cosmopolitan writer covering everything unpopular opinion, topics of discussion, as well as some beauty and fashion related articles and the world of YouTube.
Recommended by: Kate Sheehan, Marketing Manager, Casa by Moda

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