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Reviews and recommendations of TV shows and movies on Sky and NOW.
VOD film review: Rock Dog
June 16, 2017 | David Farnor
This musical animation is a disappointingly forgettable compilation of other films’ greatest hits.Read More
UK TV review: The Wizard of Lies
June 16, 2017 | Mike Williams
After decades of movie output that’s not so much undone the largely fantastic body of work that includes Raging Bull and Goodfellas, but redefined his character type in modern film, HBO’s The Wizard of Lies sees him return to his … Read More
John Wick: Chapter 2: A lethally funny thriller
June 12, 2017 | David Farnor
John Wick’s kick-ass action sequel is armed with a lethal sense of humour.Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2 Finale (Episode 21 and 22)
May 30, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
Nevertheless, She Persisted. It’s hard to think of a better way to sum up Season 2 of Supergirl, which had more than its fair share of weak episodes. But the two-part finale flies in the face … Read More
UK TV review: Twin Peaks The Return, Episodes 1 to 4 (spoilers)
May 27, 2017 | Simon Kinnear
This nightmarish, tender return to Twin Peaks is as radical in 2017 as the original series was in 1990 – if not more so.Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 20
May 23, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
We need to talk about James Olsen. Once one of Supergirl’s most promising sidekicks, the photographer-turned-media-empire-boss-turned-masked-vigilante has swiftly become the show’s worst character, failing to fit in anywhere, failing to convince anyone that he really wants … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 19
May 16, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
Supergirl’s second season has been uneven at best, but one thing that has been consistent is its handling of Kara and Alex’s relationship. The only thing more rewarding to watch has been Maggie and Alex’s relationship. … Read More
VOD film review: Anvil! The Story of Anvil
May 11, 2017 | Ryan Gumbley
If you liked Spinal Tap, you’ll love this tragicomic tale of real rock underdogs.Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 18
May 7, 2017 | David Farnor
Katie McGrath and killer tech – what’s not to like about this cute, character-building episode of Supergirl?Read More
UK TV review: Big Little Lies (spoilers)
May 1, 2017 | Victoria Curatolo
After constant speculation, Big Little Lies’ finale does justice to its complex female characters.Read More
