VOD film review: Shutter Island

May 25, 2013 | Ivan Radford

Martin Scorsese’s entertaining B-movie is so steeped in gothic horror cliches it almost steps right off the cliff.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Youth in Revolt

May 25, 2013 | Ivan Radford

Director: Miguel Arteta Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Steve Buscemi, Zach Galifianakis Certificate: 15 Watch Youth in Revolt online in the UK: Netflix UK / iTunes / TalkTalk TV / Google Play

“I want to wrap your legs … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards (Season 1)

May 25, 2013 | Laura Humphreys

In The West Wing, Martin Sheen’s idealised presidency was born out of liberal frustration as lame duck Bill Clinton gave way to the Bush administration. Democrats were able to escape their worst nightmare come true in Aaron Sorkin’s world of … Read More

Netflix UK film review: American Gangster

May 1, 2013 | Ivan Radford

Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington shine in Ridley Scott’s uneven but entertaining crime epic.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Mamma Mia!

March 16, 2013 | Ivan Radford

This star-studded Abba musical doesn’t have the self-aware humour needed to truly sing.Read More

Netflix UK film review: State of Play

November 10, 2009 | Ivan Radford

This feature film based on the BBC series is still packed with gripping political thrills.Read More