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Reviews and recommendations of what films and TV shows are worth watching online on Amazon Prime Instant Video – and what to avoid.
The Burial: A rousing courtroom drama
October 21, 2023 | David Farnor
Jamie Foxx is on hugely charismatic form in this rousing courtroom drama.Read More
Why you should be watching Bosch: Legacy
October 15, 2023 | Neil Brazier
This Bosch spin-off refines what made its predecessor great in a gripping first season fuelled by the show’s passion for its characters.
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The 90s on Netflix: The Truman Show (1998)
October 13, 2023 | Mark Harrison
25 years on, The Truman Show is speculative but spot-on in its reality TV satire.Read More
Why Amazon’s Hanna should be your next box set
August 28, 2023 | David Farnor
This slick, compelling blend of sci-fi, spying and teen drama is a deadly package in its own right.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Species: The Awakening (2007)
August 21, 2023 | Matthew Turner
This standalone sequel’s attempt at an interesting new direction is let down by poor special effects and an unfocused script.Read More
VOD film review: Reality
August 4, 2023 | Matthew Turner
Sydney Sweeney delivers one of the best performances of 2023 in Tina Satter’s gripping docudrama based on the true story of Reality Winner.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets
July 11, 2023 | Helen Archer
This must-watch documentary unearths alarming truths beyond the disgraced reality stars at its core.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Species II (1998)
July 3, 2023 | Matthew Turner
The sequel to Species doubles down on gore and nudity, but fails to strike the right tone.Read More
Monster Movie Monday: Species (1995)
June 26, 2023 | Matthew Turner
A seductive extraterrestrial-human hybrid attempts to procreate with a human male in this unashamedly trashy monster movie.Read More
UK TV review: Citadel Season 1
May 29, 2023 | David Farnor
As the streaming industry continues to evolve, shrink, grow and pivot to meet the wider shifting landscape of modern entertainment, it’s inevitable that each of the key players should be looking to build their own signature franchises. And so we … Read More
