Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
The 18 best episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
December 31, 2016 | David FarnorNow, this is a story all about how, my life got flipped turned upside down. And I’d like to take a minute just sit right there. I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air.
Top 16 films of 2016
December 30, 2016 | David FarnorAs 2016 draws to a close, our writers get together and cast their votes on their favourite films to be released on VOD in the last 12 months. From Netflix originals and day-and-date cinema titles to home entertainment releases, we … Read More
RIP Carrie Fisher: A hero off-screen and on
December 28, 2016 | David FarnorCarrie Fisher passed away yesterday. Aged just 60, she was know to Star Wars fans around the world as Princess Leia, icon of the Rebel Alliance. Her first appearance in George Lucas’ saga saw her stand up to Darth Vader … Read More
And YouTube’s most-viewed Christmas music video is…
December 23, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube, these days, is all about music. Music covers. Music videos. Music subscriptions for offline streaming. So when it comes to the festive time of year, all most people want for Christmas from YouTube is their favourite seasonal track. And … Read More
The Man in the Sci-Fi Castle: Films and TV shows inspired by Philip K Dick
December 17, 2016 | Ian Winterton“If you think this universe is bad, you should see some of the others.” – Philip K Dick.
Science-fiction visionary Philip K Dick’s novels are typically hallucinatory explorations of how humanity will fare in a world increasingly ruled by technology, … Read More
Breaking Binge: The movies that go with your favourite Netflix shows
December 7, 2016 | David FarnorFrank and Claire. Walt and Jesse. Pinot noir and caviar. Some things in life are better together, and it turns out TV and movies are one of them. New research from Netflix reveals that, after watching a TV box set, … Read More
UK streaming media devices compared: Which set top box is best?
November 25, 2016 | David FarnorWith Black Friday upon us once again, the high streets will be filling up with people shopping for a bargain in the sales. For those without a smart TV, streaming media devices have become a must-have in the age of … Read More
Top 10 Gilmore Girls episodes for people who haven’t seen it
November 23, 2016 | Helen ArcherThe Gilmore Girls get back together this Friday for four final episodes, courtesy of Netflix. “What girls?” some of you are crying. “The Gilmore who? Why should I care?”
Oy, with the poodles already – you can read exactly why … Read More
20 people you may have forgotten were in Gilmore Girls
November 21, 2016 | Helen ArcherLooking back, it’s easy to see Gilmore Girls as a kind of incubator for raw talent. Many of the main supporting characters have gone on to develop impressive careers in both film and television. Melissa McCarthy, of course, has gone … Read More
Everything we know about Amazon’s The Grand Tour
November 12, 2016 | David FarnorOn Friday 18th November, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May reunite for a new motoring show: The Grand Tour. Released weekly on Amazon Prime Video, the series is one of the most anticipated programmes of the year, not least … Read More