Netflix plans original documentaries (as well as more Arrested Development)

Netflix is planning to produce original documentaries and stand-up comedy specials alongside its existing original content.

The streaming video giant has seen huge success with its original programming so far. House of Cards picked up a landmark string of Emmy … Read More

Amazon Prime TV review: Vikings Season 1, Episode 3

“You landed in the kingdom of Northumbria…”

Dialogue doesn’t get much better than that in Vikings, the History Channel’s slightly trashy take on Scandinavia’s spiky-headed past. Episode Three, Dispossessed, marks a big step forward for the show, as nuance lands … Read More

Exclusive interview: Hodor (Game of Thrones)

As Game of Thrones Season Three is released as a box set online, we sit down with one of the show’s most popular characters. He’s funny, sweet and endlessly quotable – despite only ever saying one word.

Here’s our exclusive … Read More

Amazon Prime TV Review: The Walking Dead – Season 1, Episode 2

The Walking Dead continues its first season with Guts. It’s a suitable name for Episode Two – it’s full of the stuff. And sadly, not that much else.

After literally riding into town to save the day, only to hide … Read More

Random Netflix review: Samsara

Director: Ron Fricke Certificate: 12A Watch online: Netflix

Every weekend, we hit our Netflix Random Button and review whatever comes up.

“The Balinese women have been dancing in unison now for several hours. Their hypnotic movements are a form of artistic expression among … Read More

Why you should watch Game of Thrones on blinkbox

Game of Thrones Season Three is now available to watch on blinkbox. But why should you bother downloading it? Here are some simple reasons:

1. It’s not on DVD

You’d think after three seasons that HBO would’ve seen sense, but … Read More

VOD film review: Identity Thief

A talented cast are wasted in this resolutely unfunny comedy.Read More

VOD film review: Robot & Frank

A smart, sweet look at ageing, memory, death… and robots.Read More

Review: blinkbox – the best pay-per-view VOD service since iTunes?

Game of Thrones Season Three arrives on blinkbox today – months before next March, when it crawls onto DVD. Want to see it now without buying a disc? With their all-new VOD rights in the UK, Tesco’s movie/TV service is … Read More

VOD film review: Ginger & Rosa

Sally Potter’s 60s coming-of-age drama is an intense, moving portrait of youth faced with growing up too fast.Read More