Posts By Chris Bryant
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 2 (A Day’s Work)
April 27, 2014 | Chris BryantIt’s Valentine’s Day 1969 and, as far as our advertising executive’s lives go, the game has changed. Struggling against their old ideals and their own success, the heavy-drinking colleagues navigate the inter-office politics with the same misunderstandings and grudges they … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 1
April 17, 2014 | Chris BryantIt’s about time. Mad Men returns this week, fresh, subtle and loved. The opening of Season 7 showcases what Matthew Weiner and co. can do with their handsome and distinguished characters, plot and imagery. Combined, this flair for beauty and … Read More
Netflix film review: Dead Man Down
April 13, 2014 | Chris BryantDirector: Niels Arden Oplev Cast: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard Certificate 15 Watch Dead Man Down online: Netflix UK
Let’s assume that Dead Man Down doesn’t take place in the real world. In the real world, a Hungarian mob … Read More
Netflix UK / Amazon Prime TV review: Sons of Anarchy – Season 1
April 12, 2014 | Chris BryantWith the violence and brutality Kurt Sutter brought to The Shield, darkly comic characters and heart-wrenching plots, Sons of Anarchy might just be one of the best shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video.
Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim) stars … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 13 (Chapter 26)
April 5, 2014 | Chris BryantHello there. Yes, you. Reading these words I have written and weighing them against your own views on House of Cards. Did you enjoy it? I certainly did.
I watched it at home, usually in my lounge (in a … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 12 (Chapter 25)
April 4, 2014 | Chris BryantHouse of Cards is cool. Kevin Spacey’s cool. The entire cast is cool and they’re dressed cool and they are given cool lines to say in cool settings. Episode 12 marks the penultimate episode of Season 2 and, as you’d … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 11 (Chapter 24)
April 2, 2014 | Chris Bryant“You’re scared, I can tell.”
After weeks of Frank playing with his enemies, friends and neighbours, taking their pride and upending their beliefs, in Episode 11, he finally makes his move. His move, however, is the political equivalent of standing … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 10 (Chapter 23)
March 30, 2014 | Chris BryantIf Episode 9 was Frank striking the match, this one is him holding it to the fuse. Upon realising that his and Tusk’s cold war – their mutually assured destruction – is no longer working for him, Frank decides to … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 9 (Chapter 22)
March 25, 2014 | Chris BryantVice President Francis J. Underwood does not forgive and he does not forget. So when a past mistake is brought to the table, Frank looks to turn it into his favourite dish (hint: it’s best served cold). But all wars … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 8 (Chapter 21)
March 24, 2014 | Chris BryantFrank plants seeds. Remy plants seeds. Claire plants seeds. Episode 8 might well have been written by Alan Titchmarsh. (Research complete: It wasn’t.) Episode 8 does, however, contain seemingly few of the usual plot points: no arguments, few threats, and … Read More