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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.
Amazon Prime TV review: Boss Season 2
July 3, 2014 | Andrew JonesTom Kane, the mayor of Chicago, is not a good man. He is not an honest man. He is not a healthy man.
When Starz’s Boss debuted its first season in 2011, the reaction was minimal; a small cable … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 9 (Shiizakana)
July 3, 2014 | Jo BromilowLast week’s episode was a carnival of the animals, but in Episode 9, with a stripped back cast of characters, we are granted a personal audience in front of a smaller court from the animal kingdom. This week, Hannibal is … Read More
VOD film review: The Five-Year Engagement
July 2, 2014 | David FarnorEmily Blunt and Alison Brie shine in this funny, sweet and engaging rom-com.Read More
UK TV review: Why The Shield is a TV milestone
July 1, 2014 | Andrew JonesThe best anti-hero on the small screen since Walter White – but this came first.Read More
VOD film review: The Grand Budapest Hotel
July 1, 2014 | David FarnorRalph Fiennes is wonderful in Wes Anderson’s hilarious clockwork dainty that ticks along with a polite smile.Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 8 (Su-zakana)
June 26, 2014 | Jo BromilowAs the events of last episode seemingly put a halt on the hunt for the Ripper, we are introduced to some strange new story lines in Episode 8.
Will’s methods to catch and expose his prey are adjusting; in … Read More
VOD film review: The Amazing Spider-Man
June 26, 2014 | David FarnorA charismatic turn from Andrew Garfield gives this new version of Spider-Man heart as well as heroics.Read More
VOD film review: Non-Stop
June 26, 2014 | David FarnorLiam Neeson on a plane? Jaume Collet-Serra fuels this improbable thriller with enough suspense for a fun ride.Read More
VOD film review: The Book Thief
June 24, 2014 | David FarnorTrying to stuff in so many pages at once, this uneven historical drama ends up missing a few.Read More