VOD film review: Yes Man

Jim Carrey is on charming form in this formulaic but funny comedy.Read More

Save Utopia: Why Channel 4 cancelling Dennis Kelly’s show is a mistake

How often is it that you can say a TV programme is unique?

Television is going through something of a golden age at the moment, from Breaking Bad through to Amazon’s Transparent. But crime thrillers, high-concept sci-fi, period dramas … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 4

If you can say one thing for The Leftovers, it’s that it doesn’t shy away from symbolism. It may not like answers to its questions, but it loves to fill its screen with as much meaning as possible. So it’s … Read More

VOD film review: Fruitvale Station

Ryan Coogler’s naturalistic retelling of real life events is powerful viewing, fuelled by a remarkable turn by Michael B Jordan.Read More

VOD film review: A Separation

Director: Asghar Farhadi Cast: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaddi Certificate: 15 Watch A Separation online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

Back in 2012, A Separation became the first Iranian film to win the Oscar for Best … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 4

Episode 4 of The Strain begins with the best worst opening of the series so far. After encountering a scientific first – a live specimen of a dangerous new infection – and taking the only logical response – bashing its … Read More

VOD film review: The Blind Side

An excellent turn from Sandra Bullock can’t redeem this unsubtle drama based on a true story.Read More

VOD film review: Inception

Christopher Nolan’s intelligent, absurd blockbuster is a heist that works on every level.Read More

VOD film review: Crazy Heart

With a stellar soundtrack and sincere cast, Crazy Heart is a gentle and moving piece.Read More

VOD film review: Broken Embraces

Penélope Cruz is excellent in Pedro Almodóvar’s slow-burning, sensual drama of memories and lost love.Read More