Posts By Chris Bryant
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 7 (Chapter 20)
March 18, 2014 | Chris BryantChapter 20 of House of Cards spends half an hour progressing pragmatically, showing the audience the depths of deception and plethora of pretence that each and every character utilizes to get what they want.
Michael Kelly’s Doug continues being a … Read More
VOD film review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
March 17, 2014 | Chris BryantThis fiery sequel is an intelligent, timely spectacle.Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 6 (Chapter 19)
March 8, 2014 | Chris Bryant“You may have all the money, Raymond, but I have all the men with guns.”
In Chapter 19, unstoppable force Frank and immovable object Tusk continue punching chunks out of each other in a God-sized tug of war, using the … Read More
Batman animation on VOD: The beginning, middle and end
March 4, 2014 | Chris BryantThe Dark Knight occupies a fair section of Amazon’s animated streaming offerings, alongside some other well-known superheroes. On offer are tales of The Caped Crusader’s start, his adventures and his final challenge. Combined, they provide a epic insight into Bruce … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 5 (Chapter 18)
March 2, 2014 | Chris BryantErotic asphyxiation. That’s the opening shot of this episode of House of Cards. Followed by the Civil War. These are the two themes that run through the heart of Chapter 18; a story of struggle, history, power and the faux … Read More
First Look review: Amazon Prime Instant Video TV series Alpha House
February 27, 2014 | Chris BryantAs Amazon Prime Instant Video launches in the UK, one of its first pieces of new content is the Amazon Original sitcom, Alpha House, which was commissioned on the back of strong public response to a pilot last year.
Does … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 4 (Chapter 17)
February 27, 2014 | Chris BryantEven by House of Cards starndards, Chapter 17 is a cruel episode. A conniving politician of an episode.
Stuck under quarantine after a package of powder is opened in the Capitol, Frank is attempting to sway the loyalties of … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 3 (Chapter 16)
February 25, 2014 | Chris BryantTense. Very tense.
Lucas contacts a shady cyber-genius who claims he can obtain proof of Frank’s crimes in Chapter 16 of House of Cards. Raymond Tusk’s hold over the President is tested when the party has a choice between … Read More
Why 30 Rock should be your next box set
February 22, 2014 | Chris BryantTina Fey’s sitcom is witty, self-aware and utterly joyful.Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards (Season 2, Episode 2)
February 16, 2014 | Chris BryantAfter the first episode’s explosive final minutes, Episode 2 of House of Cards Season 2 may seem a little slower, but make no mistake: the events of Chapter 15 are far more worrying.
How often do you see Joe Biden … Read More