Netflix UK film review: We Are the Giant

Director: Greg Barker Certificate: 15 Watch We Are the Giant online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“There are decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks … Read More

UK TV review: American Horror Story Freak Show (Episode 7)

So, it turns out that a decadent life of foie gras and caviar for breakfast isn’t quite enough to keep the Tattler sisters (Sarah Paulson) at peace with the fact that, despite his wealth, Dandy Mott (Finn Wittrock) is clearly … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 8 (The Mask)

Although it’s saddled once again with an insignificant case-of-the-week, Episode 8 of Gotham does well to build on the momentum of last week’s season-high episode with some strong development in several of its arcs. Indeed, it would seem as though … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Smashed

Director: James Ponsoldt Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally Certificate: 15 Watch Smashed online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

RE: The worst teacher we have … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Elektra

Director: Rob Bowman Cast: Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Kirsten Prout Certificate: 12 Watch Elektra online in the UK: Netflix UK

Superhero movies have become a blockbuster staple, which has resulted in a plethora of characters getting their own outing. Both … Read More

VOD film review: The Town

This accomplished, riveting crime drama isn’t as hot as Heat, but it’s still a scorcher.Read More

Netflix UK film review: I Am Ali

This documentary about the legendary boxer is enjoyable, informative and ultimately moving.Read More

VOD TV review: American Horror Story: Freak Show Episode 6 (Bullseye)

A simmering lack of trust bubbles beneath the veneer of family values in the latest instalment of Freak Show. Despite a healthy (if not continuous) level of infighting within the troupe, the Cabinet of Curiosities has always been a sanctuary … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 7 (Penguin’s Umbrella)

Over the last couple of weeks, Gotham has been taking baby steps in the right direction. With Penguin’s Umbrella, however, the show takes a gargantuan step forward in what is its first bonafide great episode.

Last week’s hour ended on … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Sons of Anarchy Season 7, Episode 11 (Suits of Woe)

With SAMCRO’s various wars nearly wrapped up and a body count that would have Hades green with envy, Sutter gets to work on the real plan in Episode 11 of Son’s Final Ride: breaking hearts.

Jax begins investigating what happened … Read More