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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.
Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 3
February 15, 2016 | Craig SkinnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
In our review of Episode 2 of Horace and Pete, we zeroed in on one particular idea that the episode seemed to be focused on: the fact that Horace (Louis C.K.) is a good listener. It’s … Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 9 (No Way Out)
February 14, 2016 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen Episode 9? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
The Walking Dead explodes back onto our screens with an episode that will wholly satisfy fans after its lengthy mid-season absence. It’s not as … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 6 (No Wolves in Whitechapel)
February 14, 2016 | David FarnorRead our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.
Episode 6 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 12th September. This is a spoiler-free review.
After last week’s relatively low-key character study of Reid … Read More
VOD film review: Gran Torino
February 14, 2016 | David FarnorClint Eastwood delivers a fantastic late performance in this clichéd character study.Read More
VOD film review: Bridesmaids
February 14, 2016 | David FarnorIntelligent, amusing and incredibly performed, Bridesmaids is simply unbeatable.Read More
UK TV review: Agent Carter: Season 2, Episode 3
February 11, 2016 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen Episode 3? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
“Every eye in the country is on her and no one sees her,” says Peggy of genius physicist-turned-Hollywood starlet Whitney Frost in this week’s … Read More
Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 2
February 9, 2016 | Craig SkinnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
With the release of Episode 2 of Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete, the writer, director and star posted the following note on his site:
“Warning: this show is not a “comedy”. I dunno what it is. … Read More
VOD film review: Pan
February 9, 2016 | Nathanael SmithThis underrated take on Peter Pan is an old-fashioned, rip-roaring adventure.Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 1 (My Struggle)
February 8, 2016 | David Farnor“The X-Files have been reopened,” says a familiar voice, as Fox’s revival of the sci-fi series begins. Yes, the show that ran for almost a decade has returned to our TV screens. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson are back as … Read More
VOD film review: Bill
February 6, 2016 | Mark HarrisonDaft and delightful, Bill is Monty Python for kids.Read More