Netflix TV review: From Dusk Till Dawn (Episode 1)

If you have a successful name or brand, the principle in today’s society is to exploit it for as much as you can. The latest to enjoy this treatment is Robert Rodriguez’s 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn, which has … Read More

VOD film review: Gravity

Alfonso Cuaron’s intimate survival thriller is a breathtakingly personal piece of sci-fi.Read More

VOD film review: Land of the Dead

Romero loses his grip around our throats with this horror sequel.Read More

UK TV review: A look back at Heroes

Tim Kring’s superhero series paved the way for what was to come – a stepping stone that remains entertaining, if not super.Read More

VOD TV review: The 7.39 (BBC)

Written by David Nicholls, who brought us One Day and Starter for 10, The 7:39 provides an ambivalent love story between two people who share the same monotonous commute Monday to Friday.

Carl (David Morrissey) is a married father of … Read More

NOW TV film review: Vinyl

Director: Sara Sugarman Cast: Phil Daniels, Jamie Blackley, Keith Allen, Perry Benson Certificate: 15 Watch Vinyl online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes

Based on the true story of Mike Peters and The Alarm, Vinyl takes a swipe at … Read More

NOW TV film review: 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded

Director: Roel Reiné Cast: Randy Orton, Tom Stevens, Cindy Busby Certificate: 15 Watch online: NOW

For those who saw 2009’s 12 Rounds, chances are they were watching it to see WWE Superstar John Cena and not for the surprisingly slightly-better-than-average … Read More

VOD TV review: Downton Abbey – 2013 Christmas special

In what has to be the most pointless, uninspiring and complete dearth of entertainment available this Christmas, Downton Abbey returns to make absolutely no strides in any manner. Continuing what little story was left over from the end of Season … Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 10 (The Bridge)

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We had to wait nine episodes but finally, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has become the show everyone wanted it to be. Now, though, we have to wait again as it was the mid-season finale that … Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 9 (Repairs)

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We’re back on the plane this week in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as the Agents investigate a possible person will telekinetic powers. Of course, as mentioned in previous episodes, telekinetics doesn’t exist here. This leaves … Read More