Miyazaki’s motto: Living for art as The Wind Rises

With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.

“The wind is rising! We must try to … Read More

Narratives of war: The conflicting adaptation of Howl’s Moving Castle

With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.

“It’s a battleship, looking for more cities to … Read More

Simple, not simplistic: The joy of childhood in Ponyo

With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our review archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2015.

“Is someone different at age 18 or 60? … Read More

VOD film review: Harriet

Cynthia Erivo is sensational in this compelling drama about slave liberator Harriet Tubman.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Crip Camp

This warm portrait of a groundbreaking summer camp for teens with disabilities is an inspiring, moving watch.Read More

VOD film review: The Hunt (2020)

More farce than satire, this gory actioner promises mutually assured distraction.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness

This irresistibly outrageous documentary about two rival big cat owners is stuffed with juicy, jaw-dropping revelations.Read More

VOD film review: The Platform

This on-the-nose dystopian allegory is violent, pessimistic and grippingly watchable.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Love Is Blind

Netflix’s novel dating series is reality TV at its best and worst.Read More

True Crime Tuesdays: The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

Every Tuesday, our resident true crime obsessive gets their fix with a documentary film or series. We call it True Crime Tuesdays.

In these disquieting times, viewers are doubtless seeking some sort of escapism from a grim news cycle and … Read More