First look UK TV review: Aquarius

How did Charles Manson amass a following and lead them to commit such horrific acts in the 1960s? That’s the kind of question you hope will be answered in Aquarius.

Inspired by true events, but giving them a fictional spin, … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Manglehorn

Director: David Gordon Green Cast: Al Pacino Certificate: 15 Watch Manglehorn online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“When I eat beets, they … Read More

First look Netflix TV review: Project Mc²

“It’s true. Women do run the world,” quips the boss of NOV8, a female spy organisation, in Netflix’s new live-action series, Project Mc². She’s intelligent. She’s successful. She’s cool. So far, so empowering.

It’s an admirable quality to have in … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Pusher (2012)

This gritty, visceral remake of Nicolas Winding Refn’s drug-dealing flick is thrilling in its own right.Read More

Netflix UK film review: William Shatner Presents: Chaos on the Bridge

Director: William Shatner Cast: Maurice Hurley, John Pike Certificate: 15 Watch Chaos on the Bridge online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

Williams Shatner’s other Star Trek documentary, The Captains, … Read More

Netflix UK film review: The Grandmaster

Despite some invigorating fight sequences, Wong Kar Wai’s Ip Man film is sluggish, compromised and unfocussed.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Beyond the Reach

Director: Jean-Baptiste Léonetti Cast: Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine Certificate: 12A Watch Beyond the Reach online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play

Adapted from Robb White’s novel, Deathwatch, Beyond … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Iris (2015 documentary)

Director: Albert Maysles Cast: Iris Apfel Certificate: 12A Watch Iris online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“It’s better to be happy than well-dressed.” So says … Read More

First look Netflix review: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Never heard of Wet Hot American Summer? Read our beginner’s guide to the definitive cult movie.

Religion. Politics. Wet Hot American Summer. Lines along the sand; the death knells of friendships, love affairs, and family ties. And the forging of … Read More

VOD film review: Robot Overlords

A charming family sci-fi with ambition and imagination? We, for one, welcome our new Robot Overlords.Read More