Posts By James Butlin
Netflix boards Adam Sandler and Safdie brothers film
October 22, 2022 | James ButlinNetflix has picked up the new film from the Safdie brothers, which has Adam Sandler attached to star.
Sandler is no stranger to Netflix, having started in and produced a number of comedies for the streamer. While those have … Read More
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin set for October UK TV release
October 20, 2022 | James ButlinPretty Little Liars: Original Sin will arrive on UK TV screens this October, with the series heading to BBC iPlayer.
Executive produced and written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and co-executive produced and written by Lindsay Calhoon … Read More
Full list: Films available on Paramount+ UK at launch
June 23, 2022 | James ButlinThis week sees the launch of Paramount+ in the UK, bringing with it a host of Paramount exclusives and originals, such as Halo, The First Lady and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. It also includes a back catalogue of Showtime … Read More
VOD film review: The Informant (Gibraltar)
August 28, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: Julien Leclercq Cast: Gilles Lellouche, Tahar Rahim, Riccardo Scamarcio Certificate: 15 Watch The Informant online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play / Sky … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Quiet Ones
August 20, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: John Pogue Cast: Jared Harris, Sam Claflin, Olivia Cooke Rating: 15 Watch The Quiet Ones online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Sky Store / Rakuten TV / Amazon Instant Video
Netflix UK film review: Bad Grandpa .5
July 18, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: Jeff Tremaine Cast: Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze, Catherine Keener Certificate: Unrated Watch Bad Grandpa .5 online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / iTunes
Last year, the first “proper” Jackass film was released: Bad Grandpa, a sprawling, … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Monty Python: Almost The Truth (Lawyers Cut)
June 30, 2014 | James ButlinA detailed, yet accessible, history of Monty Python, you won’t find many better comedy documentaries around.Read More
Netflix UK review: Eddie Murphy – Delirious
June 14, 2014 | James ButlinStand-up comedy is a difficult subject to criticise either positively or negatively. It’s based purely on taste and preference. It’s one person stood on a stage yelling thoughts and observations into the void. You have people who can be clever, … Read More
VOD film review: A Bug’s Life
May 30, 2014 | James ButlinDirectors: Andrew Stanton, John Lasseter Cast: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey Certificate: U Watch A Bug’s Life online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
When Pixar brought out … Read More
VOD film review: Homefront
April 15, 2014 | James ButlinDirector: Gary Fleder Cast: Jason Statham, James Franco Certificate: 15 Watch Homefront online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play / Sky Store
In this … Read More