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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
VOD film review: Everybody’s Fine
June 23, 2014 | David FarnorEverybody’s Fine. This overly sentimental remake of an Italian family drama is not.Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 7 (Yakimono)
June 19, 2014 | Jo BromilowThis review contains spoilers.
Two characters experience release this week; Miriam from her subterranean prison (and potentially from being trapped in the nightmare the Ripper made for her) and Will from his own. After last week’s clues point all fingers … Read More
VOD film review: Raze
June 19, 2014 | Andrew JonesThis dark action thriller makes up for shallow substance with bloody, brutal action.Read More
VOD film review: Last Vegas
June 16, 2014 | David FarnorA-list cast chemistry makes this Hangover-like comedy more mature than just the age of its cast.Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 6 (Futamono)
June 14, 2014 | Jo BromilowThis review contains spoilers.
A multi-layered, many-faceted feast awaits us in this week’s episode, following the catalyst that was the death of Beverly Katz. After a quiet, disciplined hour, Episode 6 (Futamono) is a riot of sound, sight and smell. … Read More
VOD film review: The Monuments Men
June 14, 2014 | RubyTruth is stranger than fiction. In the case of The Monuments Men, it’s more interesting too.Read More