Posts By Ivan Radford
Casino Royale review: Bond begins
September 26, 2021 | Ivan RadfordDaniel Craig’s thrillingly modern 007 debut is a seriously cool reboot.Read More
You Only Live Twice: A volcano lair to remember
September 10, 2021 | Ivan RadfordScale and spectacle are perfectly balanced as James Bond goes big for an iconic trip abroad.Read More
VOD film review: Surge
May 28, 2021 | Ivan RadfordThis riveting, alarming race through one man’s breakdown is a remarkable showcase for Ben Whishaw.Read More
Apple TV+ film review: Boys State
August 14, 2020 | Ivan RadfordThis entertaining, timely, gripping political documentary is one of the most surprising films of the year.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Black Mirror Season 5
June 5, 2019 | Ivan RadfordBlack Mirror returns with an underwhelming but superbly acted fifth season.
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Why you should be watching Channel 4’s Humans
May 16, 2018 | Ivan RadfordChannel 4’s timely ensemble AI thriller is a grounded, thought-provoking slice of sci-fi.Read More
VOD film review: War for the Planet of the Apes
December 30, 2017 | Ivan RadfordA thrilling, tender, jaw-dropping conclusion to an accomplished sci-fi trilogy.Read More
Why Gunpowder should be your next box set
October 28, 2017 | Ivan RadfordGunpowder is gripping television that crackles with suspense. You won’t be forgetting the 5th of November any time soon.Read More
VOD film review: Star Trek Beyond
April 14, 2017 | Ivan RadfordFunny, fast and fondly old-fashioned, Beyond feels more like an episode of Star Trek than a blockbuster – and it’s all the better for it.Read More
VOD film review: Anomalisa
December 11, 2016 | Ivan RadfordCharlie Kaufman’s unromantic romance is a sad, sweet, strangely profound study of human isolation and the need for connection.Read More