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UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 8 (Su-zakana)
June 26, 2014 | Jo BromilowAs the events of last episode seemingly put a halt on the hunt for the Ripper, we are introduced to some strange new story lines in Episode 8.
Will’s methods to catch and expose his prey are adjusting; in … Read More
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 8
June 25, 2014 | David FarnorThis contains spoilers.
“Yikes!” That should be the title of Live Another Day Episode 8, which sees President Heller exclaim the frankly under-used word as Jack performs impromptu surgery on him.
It’s not easy being President. If 24 has taught … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 7 (Yakimono)
June 19, 2014 | Jo BromilowThis review contains spoilers.
Two characters experience release this week; Miriam from her subterranean prison (and potentially from being trapped in the nightmare the Ripper made for her) and Will from his own. After last week’s clues point all fingers … Read More
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 7
June 18, 2014 | David FarnorThis contains spoilers.
“She’s also missing her little finger. That’s not from the bus, but it looks like a recent wound.”
That’s the paramedic taking Simone to hospital after she got hit by a bus at the end of last … Read More
VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 10 (The Children)
June 18, 2014 | Selina PearsonYou’d almost think it was deliberate that HBO took a week break, just so that the Game of Thrones Season 4 finale could be shown on Father’s Day. Because father’s are important in Westeros. In Tywin’s case, important in screwing … Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 5 (Closer Than Sisters)
June 17, 2014 | Alex Clements“You have to name something to make it come to life,” says Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) in Episode 5 of Penny Dreadful. “Like a witch’s spell.” That’s why she names the all the animals she stuffs and displays. Dead things … Read More
UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 6 (Futamono)
June 14, 2014 | Jo BromilowThis review contains spoilers.
A multi-layered, many-faceted feast awaits us in this week’s episode, following the catalyst that was the death of Beverly Katz. After a quiet, disciplined hour, Episode 6 (Futamono) is a riot of sound, sight and smell. … Read More
VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 9 (The Watchers of the Wall)
June 11, 2014 | Selina PearsonThis article contains spoilers.
“Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall … Read More
VOD film review: The Dark Knight
June 11, 2014 | David FarnorFuelled by a haunting turn from Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan’s Batsequel is brooding, bold and brilliant.Read More
Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 4 (Demimonde)
June 10, 2014 | Alex ClementsEpisode 4 of Penny Dreadful opens with a shot of Dorian Grey in some dark garret, looking with a detached curiosity at a painting. You know what the painting is, but how far has it progressed? The frame is large … Read More