Sky + NOW
Reviews and recommendations of TV shows and movies on Sky and NOW.
VOD film review: Alan Partridge – Alpha Papa
December 2, 2013 | David FarnorIf Alan Partridge directed a movie about himself, this would be it.Read More
VOD film review: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
December 1, 2013 | David FarnorBrad Bird’s live-action cartoon makes for a thrilling spy sequel.Read More
NOW TV review: Yonderland (Season 1, Episode 4)
November 28, 2013 | Andrew JonesAn episode about a big games event as The Hunger Games Catching Fire is released in cinemas? Episode 4 of Yonderland aired on the perfect weekend for it – but only one person is shot with an arrow in Sky … Read More
50 years on: A look back at Mary Poppins
November 25, 2013 | Neil BrazierDisney’s classic musical, starring Julie Andrews as the iconic nanny, is practically perfect in every way.
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VOD film review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
November 23, 2013 | David FarnorRooney Mara and Daniel Craig are excellent in David Fincher’s chilling, stylish remake of the Swedish thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Despicable Me 2
November 21, 2013 | David FarnorThere aren’t many films that really understand children. This surprisingly heartfelt sequel is one of them.Read More
VOD film review: The Hunger Games
November 20, 2013 | Jo BromilowTense, taught and polished, this adaptation of the dystopian novel finds its mark every time. Read More
VOD film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
November 17, 2013 | James ButlinThis colourful animation is as feel-good as family films can get.Read More
NOW TV review: Yonderland (Episode 1 & 2)
November 15, 2013 | Andrew JonesSky’s push for more original comedy in their line-up has had ups and downs (The Cafe is wonderful, but Trollied never really did anything). Yonderland is an up.
Grabbing the folk behind BAFTA-winning CBBC sketch show Horrible Histories and making … Read More
VOD film review: Sinister
October 28, 2013 | David FarnorHaunted house, check. Freaky children, check. Sinister is a classic American horror movie – and all the better for it.Read More