BBC iPlayer review: Bitter Lake (Adam Curtis)

If you’ve ever wondered why the world today is so messed up, or why the news doesn’t include random clips from Carry On Up the Khyber, then Bitter Lake is for you.

Adam Curtis’ documentary first aired in a small, … Read More

Sky TV review: Fortitude Episode 3

Warning: If you have not seen Episode 1 or 2 of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. Both are available to catch up with on NOW.

“I’m a drunk for reasons all of my own,” yells Michael Gambon in Episode 3 … Read More

VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 6

Warning: If you haven’t seen Season 1, this will contain spoilers.

Now, this is more like it. Episode 6 of Broadchurch Season 2 sees the show get back on the track it lost somewhere after the end of Season … Read More

UK TV review: Constantine Episode 12 (Angels and Ministers of Grace)

“What’s going on out there is pervasive,” Manny warns John in Episode 12 of Constantine. “Invunche, brujeria, the serpent himself… We’re off the map now.”

It’s a rallying call for the show’s growing ambition; a sign that the series is … Read More

10 years on: Nathan Barley, the TV show that came true

Exactly 10 years ago today, Nathan Barley premiered on UK TV. Exactly 10 seconds later, you wanted to punch him in the face.

Created by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, Nathan was a horrible person to behold. He spent … Read More

VOD film review: Maps to the Stars

David Cronenberg’s scathingly twisted Hollywood take-down is a creepily convincing family affair.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 2 (Mijo)

This will contain spoilers for Better Call Saul Episode 1.

“I just talked you down from the death sentence to six months’ probation. I’m the best lawyer ever.”

That’s the kind of outlandish claim you expect from Jimmy McGill, Albuquerque’s … Read More

Netflix releases full trailer for Bloodline

Netflix has released the first full trailer for its new original series, Bloodline.

The family thriller, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival last night, will arrive exclusively on Netflix on Friday 20th March.

The show follows the Rayburns, … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 1

A man wearing nothing but pants and a gas mask steps out of an RV in the desert holding a gun. As far as openings go, the beginning of Breaking Bad is hard to beat. Skilled at giving you a … Read More

Short film review: The Karman Line

Fresh from its BAFTA nomination for Best Short Film, The Karman Line is available to watch online from today on We Are Colony and iTunes.

Illness can pull a family apart. In Sarah’s case, that actually happens, when she contracts … Read More