Posts By Luke Channell
VOD film review: Ad Astra
January 29, 2020 | Luke Channell
Director: James Gray Cast: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Liv Tyler Certificate: 12 Watch Ad Astra online in the UK: iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Virgin Movies / eir Vision Movies / Rakuten TV … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Wounds
October 14, 2019 | Luke Channell
Director: Babak Anvari Cast: Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson, Zazie Beetz Certificate: TBC Watch Wounds online in the UK: Netflix UK
Babak Anvari’s first feature, Under the Shadow, brilliantly blended nerve-jangling scares with the oppressive politics of its Iranian setting to … Read More
VOD film review: Beats
September 17, 2019 | Luke Channell
A surprisingly poignant, brilliantly acted coming-of-ager.Read More
UK TV review: Brassic
September 1, 2019 | Luke Channell
Joe Gilgun’s giddily entertaining series is funny, warm and fuelled by tight-knit friendships.Read More
Netflix UK film review: I Am Mother
June 16, 2019 | Luke Channell
This intriguing, intelligent sci-fi thriller is buoyed by a trio of compelling female leads.Read More
The Rain Season 2 loses sight of what made it fun
June 9, 2019 | Luke Channell
This disappointing second season loses sight of what made Netflix’s apocalyptic thriller fun in the first place. Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Love, Death & Robots
March 26, 2019 | Luke Channell
Netflix’s dark sci-fi anthology is full of enthralling narratives and visual wonder, although its gratuitous nudity leaves a bad taste in the mouth.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Ozark Season 2
September 7, 2018 | Luke Channell
Ozark’s bloated sophomore season is well-acted, but lacks humour and urgency.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Innocents
August 24, 2018 | Luke Channell
A skilfully directed, well acted slice of supernatural teen drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: 13 Reasons Why Season 2
June 19, 2018 | Luke Channell
A messy, tedious and misjudged slice of teen drama, which ultimately overstays its welcome.Read More
