VOD film review: Mad Max: Fury Road

George Miller’s jaw-dropping post-apocalyptic actioner is insanely entertaining.Read More

UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 1

“It was a test. Not for what came before but what came after. It was a test for what comes now.”

That was Reverend Matt Jamison (Christopher Eccleston) in Season 1 of The Leftovers, HBO’s mysterious drama that bewitched and … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: The Last Man on Earth, Body Donors, Forced Marriage Cops, The Almost Impossible Game Show

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.  

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VOD film review: By Our Selves

Director: Andrew Kötting Cast: Toby Jones, Andrew Kötting, Freddie Jones Watch By Our Selves online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

It’s been three years since … Read More

Short film review: In Vitro

Director: Toby Stephens Cast: Rupert Penry-Jones, Anna-Louise Plowman, Stephanie Leonidas Runtime: 18mins Watch In Vitro online: We Are Colony

“How does it feel? Cheating on your wife?” asks a young woman (Leonidas), as she cuddles with a man (Penry-Jones) after … Read More

VOD film review: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark

A spooky bundle of old-school scares. Just remember to keep the lights on.Read More

VOD film review: Volver

Sumptuous visuals, a low-key setting, and beautiful character work make this original take on a ghost story one of Almodóvar’s best.Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (29th September 2015)

He’s the greatest, promises the opening theme to the retooled and rebooted Danger Mouse, but this all-new/same old cartoon’s arrival on IPlayer is a reassuring reminder that when it comes to certain things, the BBC really is.

From nature documentaries … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Midwinter of the Spirit, Charlie Hebdo, Look Into My Eyes

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.  

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VOD film review: Lessons in Love

Unconvincing characters leaves Lessons in Love several classes short of a full course.Read More