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.
UK TV review: Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure
March 24, 2021 | David Farnor
Is there anything in life quite as delightfully absurd as Eddie Izzard in full flow? The comedian has been the queen of surreal stand-up for years, and in more than one language. She peppers English, German French throughout Force … Read More
Glasgow Short Film Festival 2021: 5 shorts to stream
March 24, 2021 | Laurence Boyce
The Glasgow Short Film Festival has moved online for its 14th edition, giving people across the UK the chance to experience some of the very best short films from across the world. The shorts at GSFF 2021 are bold and … Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 10, Episode 20 (Splinter)
March 22, 2021 | Neil Brazier
One of the biggest criticisms of the past few bonus episodes of The Walking Dead was that they didn’t drive the larger narrative forward in any way, being too self-contained and including too many new characters that we have no … Read More
Catch up TV review: Taskmaster S11, The Good Fight S4, Grace, Caroline Flack: Her Life and Death
March 21, 2021 | David Farnor
What’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: Amber and Me
March 21, 2021 | David Farnor
This personal labour of love is an uplifting and moving documentary.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sky Rojo Season 1
March 21, 2021 | David Farnor
Three women go on the run in this glossy but shallow thriller from the creator of Money Heist.Read More
BFI Flare film review: AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman
March 21, 2021 | Cathy Brennan
This profile of trans activist Connie Norman is a valuable reminder of an inspiring legacy.Read More
VOD film review: Fatale
March 20, 2021 | Matthew Turner
A married sports agent falls foul of Hilary Swank’s manipulative cop in this entertainingly trashy thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Creation Stories
March 20, 2021 | Anton Bitel
This bravura semi-fictionalised biopic of 90s music label owner Alan McGee has wit and brio to spare.Read More
Why you should be watching The Flight Attendant
March 19, 2021 | David Farnor
This smart, funny, suspenseful murder mystery is a surprising, thrilling ride.Read More
