UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 3

“Soon, no more pretending,” Thomas Eichorst (Richard Sammel) tells himself in the mirror at the start of The Strain Episode 3, just as he sticks a fake nose on his smiling face.

It’s an unexpectedly freaky opening to an hour … Read More

Selfie’s social media premiere: a sign of the times?

Tonight in the US, Selfie premieres on ABC, but viewers around the world where able to watch it over a month ago on social media.

The show stars Karen Gillen as Eliza, a vain, mobile phone-addicted sales rep. After … Read More

VOD film review: Clash of the Titans

This underwhelming, unnecessary remake is a big epic with a tiny brain.Read More

Is this the year that Amazon beats Netflix?

Let’s face it. In the world of video on-demand, Amazon has always been second to Netflix. In terms of users, in terms of content, in terms of media coverage. And, most importantly, in terms of perception.

At the start of … Read More

VOD film review: Paranorman

This wonderfully dark horror comedy has heart, scares and spectacle for kids and adult alike.Read More

VOD film review: Sound of My Voice

Director: Zal Batmanglij Cast: Brit Marling, Lorna Michaelson, Christopher Denham Certificate: 15 Watch Sound of My Voice online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“Somewhere in the valley, there is … Read More

iPlayer Picks: BBC TV review: Our Girl (Episode 1)

Turn on your TV today and what are you most likely to see? Crime thrillers. High-concept sci-fi mysteries. Period dramas.

If you turn on BBC One at 9pm on a Sunday, though, you’ll see something different.

Our Girl stars Lacey … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Human Capital

Director: Paolo Virzì Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Matilde Gioli Certificate: 15 Watch Human Capital online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Rich people, eh? … Read More

Amazon TV review: Transparent (Episodes 1 to 4)

It’s hard to use the words “best TV show of the year” when there have already been so many best TV shows of the year. But Transparent, which premieres tomorrow on Amazon Prime Instant Video, deserves to be up there. … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 2

“Daddy, I’m hungry.”

That’s the sound of The Strain going back to basics. After the opening episode’s rush of bonkers ideas and freaky creature design, Episode 2 is a calmer, leaner, scarier affair.

That’s not to say it isn’t … Read More