Netflix TV review: From Dusk Till Dawn (Episode 1)

If you have a successful name or brand, the principle in today’s society is to exploit it for as much as you can. The latest to enjoy this treatment is Robert Rodriguez’s 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn, which has … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Ender’s Game

Inconsistent and carelessly adapted, this stilted sci-fi is infinitely forgettable.Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 6 (Chapter 19)

“You may have all the money, Raymond, but I have all the men with guns.”

In Chapter 19, unstoppable force Frank and immovable object Tusk continue punching chunks out of each other in a God-sized tug of war, using the … Read More

Netflix UK film review: 30 Minutes or Less

Director: Ruben Fleischer Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Brett Gelman, Danny McBride, Michael Peña, Aziz Ansari Certificate: 15 Watch 30 Minutes or Less online: Netflix UK

After Zombieland was a hit, director Ruben Fleischer and star Jesse Eisenberg made a second goofy … Read More

VOD film review: Europa Report

Director: Sebastián Corderop Cast: Sharlto Copley, Daniel Wu, Michael Nyqvist, Anamaria Marinca Certificate: 15

“Even if we find there’s nothing out there, it’s still an effective discovery.”

That’s the scientists aboard the first manned flight to Jupiter moon, Europa. The … Read More

VOD film review: Young Adult

Charlize Theron is remarkable in this deliciously spiky comedy drama.Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 5 (Chapter 18)

Erotic asphyxiation. That’s the opening shot of this episode of House of Cards. Followed by the Civil War. These are the two themes that run through the heart of Chapter 18; a story of struggle, history, power and the faux … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 4 (Chapter 17)

Even by House of Cards starndards, Chapter 17 is a cruel episode. A conniving politician of an episode.

Stuck under quarantine after a package of powder is opened in the Capitol, Frank is attempting to sway the loyalties of … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 3 (Chapter 16)

Tense. Very tense.

Lucas contacts a shady cyber-genius who claims he can obtain proof of Frank’s crimes in Chapter 16 of House of Cards. Raymond Tusk’s hold over the President is tested when the party has a choice between … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Director: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Will Forte, Andy Samberg Certificate: PG Watch Cloudy 2 online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Sky Store / Rakuten TV / Google … Read More