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The best comedies on Netflix UK
January 15, 2018 | Mark HarrisonWith things as they are in the world, it’s important than ever to kick back and have a laugh every once in a while. There are a whole range of comedies, from classics to modern laughers, available on demand to … Read More
Netflix unveils Nightflyers trailer and February release date
January 15, 2018 | David FarnorAs anticipation builds around Game of Thrones’ final season, George R. R. Martin’s other exciting TV project is also preparing to touch down on our screens, with Netflix confirming that Nightflyers will premiere in the UK this February.
The … Read More
Robbie Amell to star in Amazon sci-fi comedy pilot
January 14, 2018 | David FarnorRobbie Amell will star in Amazon’s latest pilot, Upload.
The sci-fi comedy is a high concept series set in a future where humans can “upload” themselves into their preferred choice of afterlife.
When Nathan (Amell) meets his early death, … Read More
The Weekly MUBI Digest | 13th January
January 13, 2018 | David FarnorAfter its run of feature debuts, MUBI brings us Jack Nicholson’s first work behind the camera this week, while also celebrating newer talent with the simultaneous online release of REY, currently in UK cinemas.
What’s new, coming soon and leaving … Read More
Blockbuster: Netflix’s first French film to debut this January
January 13, 2018 | David FarnorBlockbuster, Netflix’s first original French film, will debut this January – and the indie comedy is determined not to live up to its name.
The movie follows Jeremy and Lola, who decide to film their everyday life in the style … Read More
Taken Season 2 arrives on Amazon
January 13, 2018 | David Farnor“This man is wired to protect others…” That’s the sound of Bryan Mills making an impression on other people, with his very particular set of skills. Yes, the lead from Luc Besson’s Taken franchise is returning once again for Season … Read More
Mudbound makes history with cinematography nomination
January 12, 2018 | David FarnorMudbound has made history this week with its DoP Rachel Morrison becoming the first woman to be nominated for the American Society of Cinematographers’ top prize.
Set in the post-WWII South, Netflix’s powerful period drama is based on Hillary Jordan’s … Read More
Peaky Blinders: BBC Two’s biggest drama of 2017
January 12, 2018 | David FarnorPeaky Blinders was BBC Two’s biggest drama of 2017, with millions tuning in live and watching on BBC iPlayer every week.
Created and written by Steven Knight, and produced by Caryn Mandabach Productions and Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC Two, … Read More
Altered Carbon gets a jaw-dropping new trailer
January 12, 2018 | David Farnor“Your body is not who you are,” warns the new trailer for Netflix’s Altered Carbon, as the sci-fi series prepares to boot up for its release next month.
The show is set in the distant future, where human consciousness can … Read More
Violet Evergarden joins Netflix UK anime line-up
January 11, 2018 | David FarnorViolet Evergarden is the latest series to join Netflix UK’s anime line-up, with new episodes arriving weekly.
Created back in 2015 by Kana Akatsuki and illustrator Akiko Takase, an anime was shortly given the green light. It follows Violet, who … Read More