Amazon Prime Instant Video film review: Black Beauty

Director: Caroline Thompson Cast: Sean Bean, Alan Cumming, David Thewlis, Andrew Knott Certificate: U Watch Black Beauty online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video

Adapted from Anna Sewell’s 1877 eponymous novel, Black Beauty was always going to be a … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 2 (Sakizuke)

Art and science. The forensic and the fantastical. Angels and past demons. The eyes of God and the feet of man. It’s all there in the second – much stronger – episode of Hannibal Season 2.

This week opens, … Read More

VOD film review: The Social Network

David Fincher’s take on the founding of Facebook is a gripping drama of petty politics.Read More

VOD film review: American Hustle

A fun cast and colourful characters make this con artist comedy a fun romp.Read More

Why The US Office remake is better than the UK original

It’s not uncommon for a successful show to attempt the transition across the pond. In many cases for TV shows, the new version can’t muster up the same popularity as the original – the Americans shot two pilots of Red … Read More

Why you should be watching Person of Interest

This intriguing series overcomes its own clichés with a solid cast and strong premise.Read More

VOD film review: The Canyons

Enjoy the view from the top while you can. As the title suggests, most of the time Schrader and Lohan are stuck down a deep, dark hole. Read More

VOD film review: The Expatriate

The Expatriate delivers unsurprising but entertaining action thrills.Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 4

In Episode 4, Don Draper returned to his job at SC&P. Restricted by the conditions of his employment, Don is given a new boss, a new office and a new level of sobriety. None of these are welcomed. The constraints, … Read More

VOD film review: Son of Rambow

Cheerful, cute and charming. Son of Rambow is the sequel that Stallone would never make.Read More