VOD film review: 12 Angry Men

In the world of cinema, one man cannot make a masterpiece. Even Sidney Lumet, a film-maker spoken of in the kind of revered tones used for that most loved of modern auteurs Christopher Nolan, had a team of people around … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (30th August 2015)

Familiar faces from long ago resurface on BBC iPlayer this week – and we don’t just mean Goodness Gracious Me.

Anne Robinson’s return to presenting brings us Britain’s Spending Secrets, an excuse for the Weakest Link host (whose credentials as … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: The Trials of Jimmy Rose, School Swap, Muslim Drag Queens

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 … Read More

FrightFest VOD film review: Body

Directors: Dan Ber, Robert Olsen Cast: Alexandra Turshen, Helen Rogers, Lauren Molina Watch Body online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google P;ay

Christmas films are everywhere … Read More

VOD film review: What Have I Done to Deserve This?

Almodóvar fuses serious drama and subtle farce with his first internationally distributed film.Read More

VOD film review: Stung

Director: Benni Diez Cast: Clifton Collins Jr., Jessica Cook, Lance Henriksen, Matt O’Leary Watch Stung online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

There’s nothing like having a swarm of giant, … Read More

VOD film review: Dark Habits

Pedro Almodóvar’s entertaining third movie is a step away from farce and into more serious territory.Read More

VOD film review: 45 Years

Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay are superb in Andrew Haigh’s haunting study of relationships and memory.Read More

UK TV review: The Strain Season 2, Episode 1

“You’re a doctor. Find a cure,” demands Eph’s son in the opening episode of The Strain Season 2, but not before uttering a well-chosen swear word. If you can’t imagine the ickle Zach of Season 1 cursing at his pa, … Read More

VOD film review: Margot at the Wedding

Noah Baumbach’s clinical portrait of a dysfunctional family is compellingly awkward to witness.Read More