VOD film review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

A more thoughtful, moving sequel makes up for a lack of laughs and novelty in this fun space adventure.Read More

UK TV review: Victoria Christmas special (Comfort and Joy)

Victoria’s seasonal special is a charming reminder of where our Christmas traditions come from.Read More

VOD film review: Logan Lucky

Steven Soderbergh’s heist with a heart is easy-going, infectious fun.Read More

12 Days of Netflix: Holiday Joy

This well performed teen Christmas flick is sadly lacking in substance.Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 5 (Episodes 3 and 4)

Warning: This contains spoilers for Episode 3 and 4. Not caught up? Read our spoiler-free review of Vikings Season 5’s opening episodes.

How do you sum up a memorable historical figure in a single image? Vikings Season 5 gives us … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Jean-Claude Van Johnson

Jean-Claude Van Damme plays himself in Jean-Claude Van Johnson, Amazon’s new action comedy series. That premise alone might immediately grab your attention, or it might turn you off, but there’s a twist to the self-aware show: this version of Can … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Wormwood

A dizzying deconstruction of memory, facts and documentary filmmaking itself.Read More

UK TV review: The Night of the Doctor (2013 minisode)

“I’m a Doctor. But probably not the one you were expecting.” With those words, Paul McGann wowed Doctor Who fans back in 2013, when he returned to the TARDIS for a one-off special.

The Night of the Doctor, a short … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour, Season 2 (Episode 2 and 3)

It’s taken a whole season, but The Grand Tour may have just found its top gear – in more ways than one. Amazon’s motoring series has often struggled to find its sweet spot between its own thing and rehashing the … Read More

12 Days of Netflix: Santa’s Apprentice

Imaginative ideas, cute visuals and genuine Christmas magic make this animation charmingly festive viewing.Read More