Reviews
Reviews of movies and TV shows available to watch online on Netflix UK, Amazon Prime Instant Video, NOW TV, BBC iPlayer, iTunes, BFI Player and more.
First look UK TV review: Pam & Tommy
February 2, 2022 | David FarnorSebastian Stan and Lily James are excellent in this brash retelling of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s stolen tape scandal.Read More
VOD film review: Shadow in the Cloud
February 2, 2022 | Anton BitelAirborne adventure meets creature feature in this plucky action thriller that takes down pernicious masculinity.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Buried (2022)
February 1, 2022 | Helen ArcherThis exploration of recovered memories sometimes buries its difficult questions a little too deep.Read More
VOD film review: The Matrix Resurrections
January 31, 2022 | Mark HarrisonLana Wachowski’s meta-sequel continues the subversive trend of Matrix sequels, but also reclaims it.Read More
First look UK TV review: Station Eleven
January 30, 2022 | David FarnorThis surprising pandemic drama is a cathartic tale of hope and humanity.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
January 30, 2022 | David FarnorThis overlong send-up of modern murder mystery thrillers is as uneven as it is entertaining.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Trigger Point, Junior Bake Off, The Great Pottery Throw Down, Dancing on Ice
January 30, 2022 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
Trigger Point (ITV Hub)
It’s been several years now … Read More
VOD film review: The Monopoly of Violence
January 29, 2022 | David FarnorThis thoughtful documentary about police brutality is a sobering watch.Read More
Why you should be watching The Afterparty on Apple TV
January 28, 2022 | David FarnorThis self-aware murder mystery comedy is a hilarious, inventive ride.Read More
VOD film review: Taming the Garden
January 28, 2022 | David FarnorThis documentary about a powerful man’s quest to assemble a private garden of rare trees is a jaw-dropping portrait of power exploiting people and nature.Read More
















