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.
VOD film review: 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez
June 17, 2021 | David FarnorThis intriguing documentary raises timely questions about modern fame but frustrating fails to answer them.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Superdeep (aka Kolskaya sverhglubokaya)
June 17, 2021 | Anton BitelAreseny Syuhin’s Superdeep uses body, bio and bunker horror tropes to allegorise the thawing permafrost of the Cold War.Read More
Stand-up comedy review: Mae Martin: Us
June 16, 2021 | David FarnorMae Martin talks identity, love and loneliness in this hilarious, heartwarming and honest comedy special.Read More
VOD film review: Top Hat (1935)
June 15, 2021 | David FarnorFred and Ginger are a joy to watch in full flow in this classic screwball romance.Read More
UK TV review: The Return: Life After ISIS
June 15, 2021 | Matthew TurnerA group of detained young women formerly radicalised by ISIS find solace in each other in this urgent, compassionate documentary.Read More
Catch up TV review: Grace Kelly: Lost Tapes of a Princess, Big Zuu’s Big Eats S2
June 14, 2021 | 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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: Titanic
June 12, 2021 | David FarnorKate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio are on iconic form in James Cameron’s superbly sentimental blockbuster.Read More
Why Mare of Easttown should be your next box set
June 12, 2021 | David FarnorKate Winslet delivers one of the best performances of her career in this gripping detective drama.Read More
VOD film review: Ellie & Abbie (and Ellie’s Dead Aunt)
June 12, 2021 | David FarnorThis charming celebration of young love and intergenerational respect is an endearing delight.Read More
Sheffield DocFest film review: All Light, Everywhere
June 12, 2021 | Laurence BoyceTheo Anthony’s study of how the camera can be used as a weapon is a powerful, poetic watch.Read More
















