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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: American Gothic (Episodes 1 and 2)
July 7, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains mild spoilers
What is it with rich, white families and secrets? Every family has the odd skeleton in the closet, but if they’re wealthy and Caucasian, they’re almost guaranteed to be the subject of a TV show … Read More
UK TV review: Roadies (Episode 1 and 2)
July 7, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams
There comes a time in every music lover’s life where an artist or band they once idolised, or at least reaped significant enjoyment from, starts to sag artistically to a degree you can no longer support. A lot of the … Read More
UK TV review: Preacher Season 1, Episode 6 (Sundowner)
July 6, 2016 | Chris Bryant
“If God wants Genesis back, He can come and take it from me.”
A powerful episode of AMC’s supernatural, ultraviolent drama demonstrates Cooper’s ability and Custer’s abilities.
Upon being discovered by a Seraphin angel (an angel of the highest order), … Read More
VOD film review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
July 5, 2016 | Nathanael Smith
The fun of this genre mash-up is undone by a forgettable final half.Read More
UK TV review: BrainDead Season 1: Episodes 1 to 3 (spoiler-free)
July 5, 2016 | David Farnor
If you’ve looked at the news in the last few months, you’ll be all too aware that the world is messed up. The UK is leaving the European Union. Donald Trump is on the verge of becoming President of the … Read More
VOD film review: Grimsby
July 3, 2016 | Mark Harrison
More patronising than patriotic, this is the wrong film at the wrong time.Read More
VOD film review: Trumbo
July 3, 2016 | David Farnor
Less a meaty drama and more a hammy souffle, Trumbo is a disappointingly lightweight affair.Read More
VOD film review: Zeus and Roxanne
July 2, 2016 | Nathanael Smith
The cinematic equivalent of that video where a baby monkey rides backwards on a pig.Read More
VOD film review: The Colony
July 1, 2016 | David Farnor
Elevated by an excellent cast, this is an engaging drama that shines a deserving light on an unknown chapter of history.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Jackrabbit
June 29, 2016 | Anton Bitel
Director: Carleton Ranney Cast: Josh Caras, Ian Christopher Noel, Reed Birney, Joslyn Jensen Watch Jackrabbit online in the UK: Netflix UK / Amazon Prime / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
“You two seem like an … Read More
