Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
Classic Doctor Who on BritBox: The best of Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright
January 30, 2023 | Mark HarrisonOffering 626 Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox is bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we turn on the TARDIS randomiser for a monthly … Read More
The 90s on Netflix: Beethoven (1992)
January 28, 2023 | Mark HarrisonYou can’t help but roll over for this endearingly daft family-friendly comedy.
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True Crime Tuesdays: The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
January 24, 2023 | Helen ArcherElizabeth Holmes remains unknowable in Alex Gibney’s clinical Theranos documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Sorry About the Demon
January 19, 2023 | Anton BitelEmily Hagins’ haunted house horror comedy is packed with charm, good humour and – yes – a demon.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Litvinenko
January 17, 2023 | Helen ArcherSimultaneously rushed and plodding, this four-part drama minimises what happened to Alexander Litvinenko.Read More
Why Five Days at Memorial should be your next box set
January 8, 2023 | Helen ArcherThis gripping account of what happened at Memorial hospital after Hurricane Katrina is important, devasting viewing.Read More
Why The Recruit should be your next box set
January 8, 2023 | Ivan RadfordA charming, energetic turn from Noah Centineo makes this CIA thriller a fun – and funny – watch.Read More
VOD film review: The Menu
January 6, 2023 | Ivan RadfordThis darkly hilarious tale of just desserts is a treat worth savouring.Read More
VOD film review: Good Night Oppy
January 6, 2023 | James RIt’s been almost 20 years since Opportunity touched down on Mars to carry out an observational mission on Earth’s red neighbour. What was meant to be a 90-day voyage, though, didn’t go as planned: the Mars Exploration Rover completed that … Read More