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Blog posts, opinion pieces, news and features about video on-demand.
What is Nic Cage thinking about on the Stolen DVD menu?
August 7, 2013 | David FarnorStolen is out now on DVD, VOD and Blu-ray. The film, in which a straight-faced Nic Cage fights a one-legged man who has kidnapped his daughter, is fun piece of no-frills action.
It’s only fitting, then, that the DVD should … Read More
Pitch Perfect: 3 plot ideas for Face/Off sequels
August 6, 2013 | Alex Clements & Ivan RadfordIt remains one of life’s great tragedies that there has never been a sequel to Face/Off.
Rivalled only by The Vampire’s Kiss for sheer bonkers Cageness, John Woo’s action film raised all kinds of questions about science, national security and … Read More
Watch: Breaking Bad – an Etch-a-Sketch recap
August 6, 2013 | David FarnorAs we count down to the final episodes of Breaking Bad on Netflix UK, here’s a recap of the show’s major events… in Etch-a-Sketch form.
From Walt’s decision to start manufacturing meth, to his tumultuous relationships with Jesse, Gus, and … Read More
Who is Peter Capaldi? 10 things you can watch online to get to know the new Doctor
August 5, 2013 | David FarnorPhoto: RANKIN (BBC Pictures)
“Come the fuck in or fuck the off.”
Those are the words everyone wants Peter Capaldi’s new Doctor to say as he welcomes his new companion into the TARDIS. Everyone, that is, who has seen The … Read More
Introducing… CAGE WEEK
August 5, 2013 | David FarnorAs Stolen arrives on VOD and DVD, we present a CAGE WEEK, seven days devoted to celebrating the boggly-eyed, big-grinned, strange-haired insanity that is Nicolas Cage.
Because… Nicolas Cage.
Day 1 The importance of Nicolas Cage’s face in Face/Off: an … Read More
Peter Capaldi is the 12th Doctor
August 4, 2013 | David FarnorImage Copyright: Rankin (BBC Pictures)
Peter Capaldi has been officially revealed as the 12th Doctor. The Scottish actor is best known for his role as swearing machine Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It and In the Loop, but has … Read More
Blackfish dives onto VOD and DVD this August
August 1, 2013 | David FarnorGabriel Cowperthwaite’s Blackfish is diving onto VOD and DVD this August – read our DVD review of Blackfish.
The shocking and moving documentary explores the story of notorious performing killer whale Tilikum, who has taken the lives of several people … Read More
Netflix introduces Profiles
August 1, 2013 | VOD NewsStarting today, Netflix members can create a separate “profile” for each member of their household, who will each see a uniquely personalised experience based upon their individual watching habits, their personal favourite programmes and favourite genres, all driven by Netflix … Read More
Top 6 Vines that prove Maisie Williams is bad-ass
July 31, 2013 | David FarnorIf you’ve been watching Game of Thrones for more than just an episode, you’ll be very familiar with Arya Stark. By the time you get to Season Three, she’s probably your favourite character – only behind Ned Stark (Sean Bean) … Read More
Blackfish swims into Netflix UK waters
July 30, 2013 | VOD NewsGabriel Cowperthwaite’s documentary Blackfish has just been released in UK cinemas – but it’s already swimming into digital waters.
The powerful film, which investigates the death of a trainer at SeaWorld, is a damning indictment of the marine amusement park … Read More















