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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.
VOD film review: Everly
August 13, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDespite a strong turn from Salma Hayek, a nasty tone means Everly isn’t a very enjoyable watch.Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 3, Episode 9
August 9, 2015 | Jo BromilowAlready seen Episode 9? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
As this strange season of a generally strange series continues, it is becoming harder to fall in love with. Not for the reason you might think, but for the … Read More
UK TV Review: Agent Carter Season 1, Episode 5 (The Iron Ceiling)
August 9, 2015 | Mark HarrisonAlready seen Episode 5? Read on for spoilery analysis.
Kicking off the second half of the season, The Iron Ceiling finally sees Peggy get an official mission from the SSR that doesn’t involve filing. The timing is fortuitous – although … Read More
Amazon TV pilot reviews: Casanova, Sneaky Pete
August 8, 2015 | David FarnorWe take a look at Amazon’s two new pilots, which arrived on the streaming service this weekend. Both are available to watch for free to Prime Instant Video customers and non-customers alike, with Amazon encouraging users to vote and offer … Read More
VOD film review: Duplicity
August 5, 2015 | David FarnorA fun frolic through the corridors of cosmetic subterfuge, Duplicity is a whimsical and entertaining odd couple caper. Read More
UK TV Review: Agent Carter Season 1, Episode 4 (The Blitzkrieg Button)
August 2, 2015 | Mark HarrisonAlready seen Episode 4? Read on for spoilers.
“I can trust the actions of men who don’t respect me more than those who do. At least when they ask for something, they mean it.”
Since the coda of Episode 1, … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 3, Episode 8
August 1, 2015 | Jo BromilowAlready seen Episode 8? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
After the event’s of last week’s episode effectively resetting the dramatic arcs of our characters, we can enter a new phase of the Hannibal story – one that actually … Read More
VOD film review: Sex and the City 2
August 1, 2015 | Jo BromilowThis shallow sequel is nothing more than a two-hour gimmick.Read More
VOD film review: Wild Card
July 31, 2015 | David FarnorJason Statham deals an entertaining hand in this fun Las Vegas-set actioner.Read More
Interview: Damon Gameau, director of That Sugar Film
July 30, 2015 | Matthew TurnerIn the week that Tesco has banned Ribena, Rubicon and Capri Sun from its shelves in an attempt to reduce the number of sugary drinks bought for children, a documentary arrives that investigates the hidden sweet stuff in our food. … Read More