Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 10

After last week’s episode of Outlander tackled the thorny subjects of gender equality and physical abuse – not entirely un-controversially – this week’s begins as far away from such things as possible: with an extended session of (ahem) female pleasure. … Read More

VOD film review: Hackney’s Finest: Gangs of London

Director: Chris Bouchard Cast: Nathaneal Wiseman Certificate: 15 Watch Hackney’s Finest online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Rakuten TV / Google Play

In 2009, The Hunt … Read More

VOD short film review: The Muse

Warning: This contains mild spoilers.

There’s something about Ben Whishaw that makes him fascinating to watch.

A veteran of the stage, his mellifluous vocals have enchanted on screen for years, whether that’s the clipped delivery of 007’s Q, the … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (16th April 2015)

BBC iPlayer continues to be an almost unrivalled source of free and diverse programming.

From a comprehensive range of election coverage – including interviews, Q&As for younger viewers and comedy panels – to human interest documentaries and sci-fi and … Read More

VOD film review: Kon-Tiki

Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg Cast: Pål Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen Certificate: 15 Watch Kon-Tiki online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Google Play

Polynesia. Balsa … Read More

Kids’ VOD service Hopster goes global

Hopster is going global. The children’s TV start-up, which offers VOD titles and educational games, first launched its app in 2013. Now, following a wave of new deals with Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Millimages, CAKE, and EarthTree Media, the service is … Read More

UK VOD TV recap: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 1

Warning: This contains spoilers. For a spoiler-free review of Episode 1, click here.

Game of Thrones has, in the past two seasons, dealt out more trauma to audiences than most other TV shows combined. How, then, can Season 5 top … Read More

VOD film review: Jauja

Viggo Mortensen is superb in this absorbing, hazy daydream of a Western.Read More

BBC to become “Internet first” broadcaster

The BBC aims to be an “Internet first” broadcaster, its technology chief has said.

The broadcaster has come under an increasing number of pressures in recent years, from those who believe the licence fee should be scrapped, or from subscription … Read More

Spoiler Alert: Everyone Is Dead Now (a Game of Thrones song)

Warning: Spoilers.

With Game of Thrones Season 5 returning on Monday 13th April, the question on everyone’s lips is who’s going to get it next?

After the Red Wedding in Season 3 and the Purple Wedding in Season 4, we’re … Read More