Netflix UK TV review: Chef’s Table

Wait. Before you go any further, eat something. Before you watch Chef’s Table, before you read this review, before you even think about reading something to do with Netflix’s new food documentary, get something in your belly. Because this series … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 15 (The Scarecrow)

From the first meeting between Penguin and The Riddler to a hike in the woods, too many of the scenes in Gotham’s 15th episode hold little consequence for the show’s overarching narrative. However, The Scarecrow does succeed in the department … Read More

Netflix TV binge review: Marvel’s Daredevil Season 1 (Episodes 9 – 10)

If you haven’t seen Episodes 1 to 8 of Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix, this will contain spoilers. For our reviews of previous episodes, click here.

“What the hell do I know about Matt Murdock?”

Considering the ninth episode of this … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Dior and I

Director: Frédéric Tcheng Cast: Raf Simons Certificate: U Watch Dior and I online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / BFI Player / TalkTalk TV / Curzon Home Cinema / Google Play / iTunes/ Volta / Dogwoof … Read More

Netflix TV binge review: Marvel’s Daredevil Season 1 (Episodes 6 – 8)

If you haven’t seen Episodes 1 to 5 of Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix, this will contain spoilers.

“I’d like to speak to the man in the mask, please.”

After five episodes of agonised waiting, Matt finally gets his first conversation … Read More

First look Netflix TV review: Marvel’s Daredevil Season 1 (spoiler-free)

While Marvel Studios’ reign over the box office seems set to continue for many years, it’s fair to say that their forays into television haven’t been quite so successful. The critics may love Agent Carter but it’s struggling to keep … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul finale (Episode 10 – Marco)

“I was hired to a job. I did it. And that’s as far as it goes.”

That’s Mike (Jonathan Banks) to Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) in the Better Call Saul finale, as they reminisce in the car park about the Kettlemans’ … Read More

VOD film review: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Uneven effects and an unexciting climax make for an underwhelming final chapter.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 14

It’s well known that Joker is The Dark Knight’s ultimate nemesis, but if you ask any Batman fan worth their salt who the hero’s best villains are, there’s a good chance Jonathan Crane, aka. Scarecrow, would be quite high up … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 13

“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain”. Although we already know the ultimate fate that awaits Jim Gordon, that memorable piece of dialogue from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight definitely applies … Read More