VOD film review: The Emperor’s New Clothes

Director: Michael Winterbottom Cast: Russell Brand Certificate: 15 Watch The Emperor’s New Clothes online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play

What do you think of Russell Brand? … Read More

Environmental documentary Planetary gets global VOD release for Earth Day

Environmental documentary Planetary is released on VOD around the world today to mark Earth Day.

The annual celebration, which takes place every 22nd April, aims to raise awareness of the environmental issues facing the planet.

“At the heart of all … Read More

VOD film review: Beneath

Director: Ben Ketai Cast: Kelly Noonan, Jeff Fahey Certificate: 15 Watch Beneath online in the UK: Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

Have you ever … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

Already seen Episode 2? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.

“Do you think she’s safe with Littlefinger?”

That’s Brienne to Pod, as they continue their quest to pursue and protect Sansa Stark from all and sundry … Read More

Shudder UK film review: Open Windows

Director: Nacho Vigalondo Cast: Elijah Wood, Sasha Grey, Neil Maskell Certificate: 15 Watch Open Windows online in the UK: Shudder UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

The Internet not always a … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 9 (Breaking Point)

Breaking Point feels like a fitting title for Episode 10 of Vikings Season 3 – after all, we just saw the Norsemen get their hairy asses handed to them on a French plate.

It’s no surprise, then, that our troops … Read More

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