Amazon Originals Season 2: Our review of the TV show pilots

While Netflix is stealing the spotlight with House of Cards, another all-at-once release that bucks traditional TV distribution models, Amazon Prime Instant Video is breaking the mould even further by releasing a new set of pilots for Amazon Original TV … Read More

VOD film review: Machete Kills

Director: Robert Rodriguez Cast: Danny Trejo, Amber Heard, Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Sofia Vergara, Michelle Rodriguez Certificate: 15 Watch Machete Kills online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Sky Store

Machete began as … Read More

VOD film review: Metro Manila

Director: Sean Ellis Cast: Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega, John Arcilla Certificate: 15 Watch online: Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / Sky Store / TalkTalk TV / iTunes

“No matter how long the procession, it always ends at the church … Read More

VOD film review: Prince Avalanche

Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch are profoundly silly in this eccentric, existential buddy comedy.Read More

VOD film review: Fish Tank

Andrea Arnold’s absorbing kitchen sink drama is something you’ll want to stare into for hours.Read More

VOD film review: 8 Minutes Idle

Director: Mark Simon Hewis Cast: Tom Hughes, Montserrat Lombard, Ophelia Lovibond Certificate: 15 Watch 8 Minutes Idle online: TalkTalk TV / Curzon Home Cinema

When The Internship came out last year, The Onion ran a trailer for the movie, promoting … Read More

The only Netflix genres you need for Valentine’s Day

Planning to stream something special tonight for Valentine’s Day? These are the only 17 Netflix genres you need: Read More

VOD film review: For Those in Peril

A heartbreakingly good George MacKay stars in this powerful study of the sorrow of loss.Read More

VOD film review: Enough Said

James Gandolfini and Julie Louis-Dreyfus are on charming form in Nicole Holofcener’s prickly, warm and honest romantic comedy.Read More

Straight-to-VOD Thursday: The Call

Director: David Cooper Cast: Andy Goulding, Gary Simmons Watch online: YouTube

Straight-to-VOD Thursday: From direct-to-iTunes indies to naff bargain bucket sequels, we look at films only available on VOD in the UK. This week, it’s short film The Call, released … Read More