documentary
Bloomberg’s HANK: 5 Years From the Brink coming exclusively to Netflix
September 10, 2013 | David FarnorBloomberg Businessweek isn’t a name you associate with cinema, but the company has announced that its new documentary film “HANK: Five Years From the Brink” will launch exclusively on Netflix on September 16th 2013. The film, co-produced by Bloomberg Businessweek … Read More
VOD film review: Blackfish
September 3, 2013 | Chris BlohmAn angry, righteous piece of work that deserves to be seen. Read More
VOD film review: The Gatekeepers
August 15, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Dror Moreh Cast: Aml Ayalon, Avraham Shalom, Avi Dichter, Carmi Gillon Watch online: blinkbox
The unseen shield. That’s the motto of the Shin Bet, Israeli’s security service. Committed to being invisible and shrouded in secrecy, the group has … Read More
Blackfish dives onto VOD and DVD this August
August 1, 2013 | David FarnorGabriel Cowperthwaite’s Blackfish is diving onto VOD and DVD this August – read our DVD review of Blackfish.
The shocking and moving documentary explores the story of notorious performing killer whale Tilikum, who has taken the lives of several people … Read More
Blackfish swims into Netflix UK waters
July 30, 2013 | David FarnorGabriel Cowperthwaite’s documentary Blackfish has just been released in UK cinemas – but it’s already swimming into digital waters.
The powerful film, which investigates the death of a trainer at SeaWorld, is a damning indictment of the marine amusement park … Read More
Netflix plans original documentaries (as well as more Arrested Development)
July 24, 2013 | David FarnorNetflix is planning to produce original documentaries and stand-up comedy specials alongside its existing original content.
The streaming video giant has seen huge success with its original programming so far. House of Cards picked up a landmark string of Emmy … Read More
Random Netflix review: Samsara
July 21, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Ron Fricke Certificate: 12A Watch online: Netflix
Every weekend, we hit our Netflix Random Button and review whatever comes up.
“The Balinese women have been dancing in unison now for several hours. Their hypnotic movements are a form of artistic expression among … Read More
VOD film review: Catfish
June 29, 2013 | David FarnorThis eye-opening documentary is the most fun you can have watching someone else make friends online.Read More
VOD film review: The Battle of the Sexes (2013)
June 28, 2013 | David FarnorThis fun, rousing documentary about Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs’ landmark showdown lets the tennis do the talking.Read More
Netflix UK / VOD film review: Village at the End of the World
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Sarah Gavron Watch Village at the End of the World online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV
The Inuit language has hundreds of words for snow. So goes the urban legend. But what’s … Read More