The Shining review: A labyrinthine masterpiece

Stanley Kubrick’s genuinely creepy Stephen King adaptation is a labyrinthine masterpiece. Read More

Netflix UK stand-up review: Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark and Son of Patricia

Personal anecdotes, politics and flawless impressions collide in Trevor Noah’s entertaining stand-up double-bill.Read More

VOD film review: Cats (2019)

This stunningly misjudged adaptation of the hit musical is a folly too grandiose to land on its feet.Read More

Black Lives Matter: 17 films to put on your watchlist

Black Lives Matter protests have taken place across the US and UK this week, after the tragic death of George Floyd. There are a host of causes you can donate to in support of Black Lives Matter, from the cause’s … Read More

VOD film review: The Addams Family (2019)

This well-cast animated update of The Addams Family is neither mysterious or spooky.Read More

BBC TV review: Unprecedented

BBC Four’s anthology of lockdown stories is a moving, funny, insightful snapshot of humans trying to connect with each other.Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Bake Off: The Professionals, Britain’s Unsung Heroes

What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.

(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More

VOD film review: The High Note

A winning cast and strong soundtrack give this music industry comedy an enjoyably upbeat groove.Read More

VOD film review: Citizen K

Alex Gibney’s documentary about a former Russian oligarch is a clinical, absorbing and pertinent account of power and politics.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Space Force

Steve Carell and Greg Daniels’ space sitcom suffers from a slow take-off.Read More