VOD film review: Cinderella (2015)

This visually impressive live-action remake can’t decide whether to be modern or old-fashioned.Read More

VOD film review: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

The Maze Runner loses its momentum in this underwhelming sequel.Read More

VOD film review: The Martian

A thrilling, funny blockbuster that celebrates intelligence over explosions. Read More

A first-timer’s guide to The X-Files (or, the 21 best episodes to watch)

“What do you mean, you haven’t seen The X-Files?” That’s what everyone I know has been saying to me since Fox announced it was bringing back its sci-fi series for a limited six-episode run. The shock would continue for several … Read More

VOD film review: I Origins

This open-minded sci-fi from Another Earth’s Mike Cahill and Brit Marling takes a long hard look at what makes us human and then asks: what if?Read More

Why you should be watching How to Get Away with Murder

After a positive plethora of legal dramas featuring ‘strong female leads’ vying for your verdict on Netflix, there’s another to add to your list: How to Get Away with Murder, the latest masterwork by talented force of nature Shonda Rhimes. … Read More

VOD film review: Mistress America

Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke shine in Noah Baumbach’s dizzyingly witty comedy.Read More

The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode VI’s Ewoks

We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.

“Yub nub!” That’s the sound of the most hated characters in the Star Wars universe. No, not Jar-Jar Binks: … Read More

The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode V’s cinematography

We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.

It’s commonly accepted, as a near fact of reality, that The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars … Read More

VOD film review: Jingle All the Way

A tacky take-down of Christmas commercialism.Read More