Netflix UK
Reviews and recommendations of what’s good and new on Netflix UK – and what to avoid.
VOD film review: Selma
June 18, 2015 | David Farnor
David Oyelowo is unrecognisable in Ava DuVernay’s stirring, powerful biopic of Martin Luther King, Jr.Read More
Netflix TV binge review: Sense8 (Episodes 7, 8, 9)
June 17, 2015 | Chris Bryant
Already seen Episodes 7, 8 and 9? Read on at the bottom for additional, spoiler-filled comments.
The first three episodes of Sense8 introduced the idea. The second three brought the characters to life. Episodes 7 to 9 are designed almost … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Queen and Country
June 14, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Director: John Boorman Cast: Callum Turner, Caleb Landry Jones, David Thewlis, Richard E Grant, Sinead Cusack Certificate: 15 Watch Queen and Country online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Curzon Home Cinema … Read More
VOD film review: Insidious
June 13, 2015 | David Farnor
Insidious will make you howl with laughter as much as fear. Either way, it’s a hoot. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Trash
June 12, 2015 | David Farnor
An entertaining, energetic ride.Read More
First look Netflix TV review: Orange Is the New Black Season 3
June 11, 2015 | David Farnor
This contains spoilers for Orange Is the New Black Season 1 and 2 and minor spoilers for Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 3.
“Everything is different the second time around,” sings Orange Is the New Black’s theme tune, as … Read More
Netflix TV binge review: Sense8 (Episodes 4, 5 6)
June 8, 2015 | Chris Bryant
“Art is like religion – to the believers, it is everything.”
Netflix’s blurb suggests that Sense8’s protagonists, The Sensates, are people whose telepathic gifts are the one thing keeping them alive. However, Episodes 4, 5, & 6 suggest quite the … Read More
The beginner’s guide to Wet Hot American Summer
June 5, 2015 | Clarisse Loughrey
Wet Hot American Summer returns for a prequel series on Netflix this July, despite the fact that its reunited cast are now 14 years older than they were when it was first made. With the original film finally available on … Read More
VOD film review: Beetlejuice
June 4, 2015 | Neil Brazier
Dark, funny, crazy and curious, Tim Burton’s horror comedy feels as fresh and exciting as the day it was released.Read More
First look Netflix TV review: Sense8 (Episodes 1 to 3)
June 2, 2015 | Chris Bryant
Already seen Episodes 1 to 3? Read on at the bottom for some spoiler-filled notes.
The Wachowskis begin, as they so regularly do, with elegant confusion.
Sense8, like a lot of shows, lives to intrigue and create tension through … Read More
