Netflix UK film review: We Are the Giant

Director: Greg Barker Certificate: 15 Watch We Are the Giant online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“There are decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks … Read More

UK TV review: The Strain Episode 12 (Last Rites)

12 episodes in and has The Strain found its pulse yet? That this is even a question that needs asking in a 13-episode season is a sign of how uneven Guillermo del Toro’s story has been on screen.

Nonetheless, … Read More

UK TV review: Constantine Episode 6

“You didn’t tell me last night you had a boyfriend.” “Yes, I did.”

What does a not-very-nice exorcist do when he’s not exorcising? Not very nice things. That includes sleeping with women behind their blokes’ backs, Episode 6 of Constantine … Read More

Pick up and play? The Castle of Cagliostro: Studio Ghibli’s first video game

This charmingly colourful thriller offers a glimpse of Hayao Miyazaki already levelling up for his next projectRead More

Netflix UK film review: Smashed

Director: James Ponsoldt Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally Certificate: 15 Watch Smashed online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

RE: The worst teacher we have … Read More

Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 4)

New episodes of Ripper Street Season 3 are added exclusively to Amazon Prime Instant Video at 9pm every Friday.

Warning: If you haven’t seen Episodes 1, 2 or 3, this will contain spoilers.

Part of the fun of watching … Read More

VOD film review: Going the Distance

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long make sparks fly in this natural, funny rom-com.Read More

VOD film review: Age of the Dragons

This disappointing take on Moby Dick fails to live up to its absurd premise.Read More

VOD film review: The Town

This accomplished, riveting crime drama isn’t as hot as Heat, but it’s still a scorcher.Read More

VOD film review: The Veteran

Toby Kebbell anchors this uneven drama about a war veteran adrift in a tough London neighbourhood.Read More