Amazon Prime Video TV review: Transparent Season 2 (Episodes 6 to 10)

Warning: This contains mild spoilers.

“What is being queer, if it’s not questioning everything?” argues Ali in the second half of Transparent Season 2. “We can make our own rules. Be open and brave.”

Gaby Hoffmann’s daughter has always been … Read More

VOD film review: Haywire

Gina Carano proves herself a formidable action star in Steven Soderbergh’s stylish, brutal thriller.Read More

VOD film review: Mistress America

Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke shine in Noah Baumbach’s dizzyingly witty comedy.Read More

Catch up TV review: Tripped, First Dates: The Proposal, Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas

We catch up with some of the TV shows and films currently available on free VOD services in the UK. (For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best on BBC iPlayer column.)

Tripped – All 4

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VOD film review: The Squid and the Whale

Noah Baumbach’s painful portrait of a family going through a divorce is a masterclass in awkward hilarity. Read More

VOD film review: Sparks and Embers

A likeable cast and festive backdrop can’t redeem this lacklustre romantic comedy.Read More

UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 7 (Human for a Day)

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

VOD film review: A Royal Christmas

The snow starts falling. The log fire starts burning. The music starts to play. And a voice begins to sing: “If snowflakes were wishes…” Wait, what? If you’ve never heard a Christmas standard that starts with those words, that’s because … Read More

The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (16th December)

From Luther’s return to a whole galaxy full of Star Wars exclusives, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.

TV Luther

“I’m with the police.” “Which police?” “The police.” And just like … Read More

The First Wives Club cast reunite for Netflix film

The cast of The First Wives Club are reuniting for a new Netflix original film.

Divanation will star Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton as former members of a singing group, who are forced to get back together 30 … Read More