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.
Catch up TV review: Taskmaster, Mo Gilligan: Black, British and Funny, Craig & Danny: Black, Funny & on TV
October 18, 2020 | 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: Evil Eye
October 17, 2020 | David FarnorAmazon’s partnership with Blumhouse Television smartly raids the online giant’s own back catalogue with this adaptation of an Audible original drama. Directed by Elan and Rajeev Dassani, it’s a tale of romance, family and past trauma, one that play with … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery: Season 3, Episode 1
October 16, 2020 | Ian WintertonBar some mild silliness, Disco’s third season is a first-rate return for Michael Burnham.Read More
The Mask (1994): An energetic comic book adaptation
October 16, 2020 | Mark HarrisonThis energetic comic book adaptation made instant stars of Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz.Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Trial of the Chicago 7
October 16, 2020 | David FarnorAaron Sorkin’s timely political drama turns a show trial into a witty cinematic circus.Read More
VOD film review: Time (2020)
October 16, 2020 | David FarnorGarrett Bradley’s moving documentary is a powerful portrait of the personal toll of imprisonment.Read More
Netflix UK film review: A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
October 15, 2020 | David FarnorThis bright and breezy adaptation of Joe Ballarini’s books is a likeable family adventure.Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: Film About a Father Who
October 14, 2020 | Laurence BoyceLynne Sachs’ gently affecting documentary is told with a subtle passion and grace.Read More
VOD film review: Nocturne
October 13, 2020 | David FarnorThis tale of a music student possessed by obsessive ambition is a creepy, atmospheric chamber piece.Read More
MUBI Mondays: Amateur (1994)
October 12, 2020 | Josh Slater-WilliamsAmateur is a fine starting point for the idiosyncratic worlds of Hal Hartley. Read More
















