Features
Features, articles and essays on video on-demand shows and movies, streaming services and the VOD industry.
Vine of Thrones: A recap of Game of Thrones Season 1, 2 and 3. In 3 minutes.
March 24, 2014 | David FarnorThere are now two weeks until Monday 7th April, when Game of Thrones returns to Sky Atlantic – and, for non-Sky customers, to on-demand service NOW.
But let’s face it: so much has happened in the last few years … Read More
A trip through Gravity’s extras: iTunes vs Blu-ray
March 5, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s not often that a movie is shorter than the special features that go with it. Gravity – out on DVD and VOD now – is one of the few exceptions.
Despite clocking in at a lean 90 minutes, the … Read More
5 reasons to watch the Oscars live online on NOW TV
March 1, 2014 | David FarnorPhoto: ©A.M.P.A.S.®
For British film fans in March, the question is always the same: where you can watch the Oscars live in the UK? This year, Sky has the answer: NOW, their subscription streaming service, lets you watch Sky Movies … Read More
Top 10 new releases on Netflix UK – 1st March 2014
March 1, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s the first of the month and you know what that means: a glorious wave of new Netflix UK titles to scroll through.
As always, we have a list of the new releases on Netflix UK – including, as … Read More
FAQ Guide: Everything you need to know about LOVEFiLM Instant vs Amazon Prime Instant Video
February 27, 2014 | David FarnorLOVEFiLM Instant is no more. Long live Amazon Prime Instant Video.
Following last week’s announcement, Amazon have today updated their streaming service to an all-in-one subscription. But what is it? What’s the difference between LOVEFiLM and Prime Instant Video? How … Read More
RIP Harold Ramis
February 24, 2014 | David FarnorHarold Ramis passed away today at the age of 69. He was the director and writer of Groundhog Day, Caddyshack, Analyze This, Analyze That and, of course, one of the stars and co-writers of Ghostbusters.
He was a man who … Read More
Four video on-demand things to do with your kids for half-term
February 23, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s Sunday. Term starts again tomorrow. Everyone’s miserable because half-term’s almost over. But to stop the back-to-school blues setting in, here are a few video on-demand things you can do to enjoy the few hours of holiday you have left.
The only Netflix genres you need for Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2014 | David FarnorPlanning to stream something special tonight for Valentine’s Day? These are the only 17 Netflix genres you need: Read More
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman
February 2, 2014 | David FarnorIn 2013, Philip Seymour Hoffman starred alongside Christopher Walken and Catherine Keener in A Late Quartet. It was an unusual, interesting film – a drama about a string quartet that treated classical music with rare seriousness and subtle humanity. In … Read More
Introducing… The Magic of Miyazaki
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorThere are few film-makers in the world who can leave you with a childlike smile on your face after watching their work. There are even fewer who can do it with every single movie.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of … Read More