Sky + NOW
Reviews and recommendations of TV shows and movies on Sky and NOW.
VOD film review: Everest
January 23, 2016 | Martyn Conterio
A terrific reminder of a mountaineering disaster and foolishness in the face of nature’s indifference.Read More
UK TV review: Stan Lee’s Lucky Man (Episodes 1 and 2)
January 22, 2016 | David Farnor
Marvel is everywhere these days, from big cinema blockbusters to even your Netflix subscription. Is it sheer financial clout? Unbeatable quality? Pure good luck? One of the reasons is certainly Stan Lee, the guy who has helped create decades’ worth … Read More
VOD film review: Frost/Nixon
January 21, 2016 | David Farnor
This thrilling close-up of a presidency being derailed makes for sublime cinema.Read More
VOD film review: Straight Outta Compton
January 19, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams
The solid elements just about the outweigh the stodgy ones in this entertaining N.W.A. biopic.Read More
VOD film review: Breakdown
January 18, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Director: Jonnie Malachi Stars: Craig Fairbrass, James Cosmo, Oliva Grant, Mem Ferda Certificate: 15 Watch Breakdown online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Written and directed by Jonnie … Read More
VOD film review: Partisan
January 16, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Ariel Kleiman Cast: Vincent Cassel, Jeremy Chabriel Certificate: 15 Watch Partisan online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Last year, Netflix entered the feature … Read More
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 13, 2016 | David Farnor
This star-studded adaptation of the stage musical is infectious, stylish fun.Read More
Sky UK TV review: Fungus the Bogeyman (2015)
December 29, 2015 | David Farnor
It’s the humans, not the monsters, that make this family tale enjoyably grotesque.Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 7 (Human for a Day)
December 17, 2015 | David Farnor
How does Supergirl juggle her personal life and professional people-saving? After tackling that question, it’s only natural that CBS’ show should go on to ask a follow-up question: how would Supergirl deal with it all without her powers?
Yes, after … Read More
The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode VI’s Ewoks
December 15, 2015 | David Farnor
We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
“Yub nub!” That’s the sound of the most hated characters in the Star Wars universe. No, not Jar-Jar Binks: … Read More
