Posts By Roxy Simons
Interview: Jung Woo-sung, Kwak Do-won and Yang Woo-suk talk Netflix’s Steel Rain
May 10, 2018 | Roxy SimonsFrom variety show Busted! to Psychokinesis, the new film from the director of Train to Busan, Netflix has become a go-to destination for Korean film and TV in the UK. That continues with Steel Rain, an intense thriller that focuses … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Steel Rain
April 25, 2018 | Roxy SimonsThis action-packed South Korean thriller combines political tension and humour with subtly humanised characters.Read More
Anime Monday: Is Devilman Crybaby Netflix’s anime masterpiece?
February 26, 2018 | Roxy SimonsWarning: This article contains spoilers for the Devilman Crybaby anime series. However, this section is clearly marked.
Death, degradation, and debauchery. These are the things at the heart of Netflix’s Devilman Crybaby. Lauded by fans as one of the greats, … Read More
7 reasons why you should be watching Men on a Mission on Netflix UK
November 25, 2017 | Roxy SimonsThis over-the-top Korean variety show is a charming, funny, ridiculously entertaining watch.Read More
Anime Monday: The dark charm of Ajin: Demi-Human
November 6, 2017 | Roxy SimonsOn Mondays, our resident anime nerd Roxy binges through Netflix UK’s anime selection to find the best for you to stream. We call it Anime Monday.
Kei Nagai stands in the middle of a crossing, frozen in place as a … Read More
Anime Monday: Looking back at 2006’s Death Note
September 25, 2017 | Roxy SimonsWith stunning animation, an intense narrative and memorable characters, Death Note is one of the best anime series of the 21st century.Read More
VOD film review: Panic
September 20, 2017 | Roxy SimonsDirector: Sean Spencer Cast: David Gyasi, Pippa Nixon, Jason Wong, Yennis Cheung Certificate: 15 Watch Panic online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Desperation can make people do crazy things, and there’s no … Read More
VOD film review: The Villainess
September 13, 2017 | Roxy SimonsBloody, violent, and absolutely exhilarating, this female-led revenge thriller is guaranteed to get your heart racing.Read More
VOD film review: Ghost in the Shell (2017)
August 22, 2017 | Roxy SimonsDirector: Rupert Sanders Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Michael Carmen Pitt, “Beat” Takeshi Kitano, Juliette Binoche, Pilou Asbaek Certificate: 12 Watch Ghost in the Shell online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Seven Deadly Sins
August 12, 2017 | Roxy SimonsAn average shonen anime, but once it hits its stride, The Seven Deadly Sins is a fun adventure to watch.Read More