VOD film review: The Squid and the Whale

Noah Baumbach’s painful portrait of a family going through a divorce is a masterclass in awkward hilarity. Read More

VOD film review: Sparks and Embers

A likeable cast and festive backdrop can’t redeem this lacklustre romantic comedy.Read More

VOD film review: Trishna

Director: Michael Winterbottom Cast: Freida Pinto, Riz Ahmed, Roshan Seth Watch Trishna online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play

Michael Winterbottom combines his wanderlust and his Thomas Hardy obsession by transposing Tess of the … Read More

VOD film review: A Royal Christmas

The snow starts falling. The log fire starts burning. The music starts to play. And a voice begins to sing: “If snowflakes were wishes…” Wait, what? If you’ve never heard a Christmas standard that starts with those words, that’s because … Read More

The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode VI’s Ewoks

We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.

“Yub nub!” That’s the sound of the most hated characters in the Star Wars universe. No, not Jar-Jar Binks: … Read More

VOD film review: Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Guy Ritchie’s jaunty take on Sherlock Holmes is fun for the 21st century.Read More

VOD film review: On Angel Wings

Director: Dave Unwin Cast: Dominic Cooper, Michael Gambon, Juliet Stevenson Certificate: U Watch On Angel Wings online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. … Read More

VOD film review: Noel (2004)

Director: Chazz Palminteri Cast: Susan Sarandom, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker, Alan Arkin Certificate: N/A Watch Noel online in the UK: STARZPLAY / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

What do Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker and Alan Arkin … Read More

VOD film review: Swung

Director: Colin Kennedy Cast: Owen McDonnell, Elena Anaya Certificate: 18 Watch Swung online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

No sex, please, we’re British. That’s the kind of attitude … Read More

VOD film review: Grazing the Sky

Director: Horacio Alcalá Cast: Marie-Lee Guilbert, Philippe Belanger, Jonathan Moss Certificate: Watch Grazing the Sky online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / iTunes

“Until 20 years ago, circus was open only to those who were … Read More