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Reviews and recommendations of what films and TV shows are worth watching online on Amazon Prime Instant Video – and what to avoid.
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 12 (Not Tomorrow Yet)
March 7, 2016 | Neil Brazier
Already seen Episode 12? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
“So this is the next world,” says Jesus (Tom Payne), as he and members of Alexandria infiltrate the Saviours compound. It’s an attempt to fulfil Rick’s (Andrew Lincoln) promise … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: I’m Still Here
March 6, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Casey Affleck Cast: Joaquin Phoenix Certificate: 15 Watch I’m Still Here online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Is it a hoax? That was the main … Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 4
March 5, 2016 | David Farnor
After last week’s encounter with the Were-Monster, this week’s The X-Files swings from light humour to heavy drama – a transformation that doesn’t always bring out the show’s best side.
Chris Carter’s sci-fi has always benefited from that ability to … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Vikings Season 4, Episode 2 and 3
March 4, 2016 | David Farnor
The ground is covered in snow. The wind is battering the trees. A man strides against the natural elements, clutching his fur coat to his tired body. No, this is not The Revenant: this is Vikings Season 4. Just how … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 10 (Blood Debts)
March 4, 2016 | Matthew Turner
Warning: This contains spoilers.
It suddenly occurs to me that I never actually wrote about Episode 9’s mid-season finale – I’m going to blame, uh, Christmas. Yeah, that’s it. Christmas. – so here’s a quick recap recap. Short version: Oliver … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Persepolis
March 4, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi Cast: Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Sean Penn, Iggy Pop Certificate: 12 Watch Persepolis online in the UK: Amazon Prime Video
Related in a stark monochrome flashback, Marjane’s story is a familiar coming-of-age tale. But look … Read More
UK TV review: Agent Carter: Season 2, Episode 6 (Life of the Party)
March 3, 2016 | Mark Harrison
This is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the bottom for additional, spoilery analysis.
“I have a terrible idea.” This season has been subverting expectations from the off, with Peggy’s adversary-at-large Dottie Underwood being apprehended in the space of a … Read More
Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 5
March 2, 2016 | Craig Skinner
Warning: This contains spoilers.
In my review of Episode 4 of Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete, I suggested that, based upon the ominous way in which that episode ended, perhaps Uncle Pete (Alan Alda) would die, having been shot. Uncle … Read More
VOD film review: The Lesson
March 1, 2016 | Matthew Turner
It’s not hard to imagine copies of this compelling, low-budget horror being passed around the staff room.Read More
VOD film review: Brooklyn
February 29, 2016 | David Farnor
A gloriously old-fashioned tale of identity, belonging and starting over.Read More
