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.
Welcome to Chechnya review: One of the most important documentaries of the year
June 26, 2020 | David Farnor
This gripping, chilling documentary about atrocities against Chechnya’s LGBTQ+ population is one of the most important films of the year.Read More
VOD film review: Ride Like a Girl
June 26, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Teresa Palmer stars in this unashamedly feel-good sports drama about the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup.Read More
Digital theatre review: The Tempest (2013)
June 25, 2020 | David Farnor
The Tempest has never been this writer’s most loved Shakespeare play. With its complicated themes of colonialism underlying a a story of revenge and redemption, it’s not exactly a barrel of laughs a minute. It’s rich, intriguing and full of … Read More
Time Travel Thursdays: Another Time (2018)
June 25, 2020 | Matthew Turner
A science whizz travels back in time to win the woman of his dreams in this watchable but poorly developed romance.Read More
VOD film review: The Uncertain Kingdom – Volumes I & II
June 25, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
This timely anthology provides food for thought and a showcase for talented filmmakers.Read More
UK Jewish Film Festival review: The Viewing Booth
June 25, 2020 | Matthew Turner
This fascinating and provocative documentary explores the way we interpret images through our preconceptions.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: LOL: Australia
June 24, 2020 | David Farnor
As Channel 4 marks the 20th anniversary of Big Brother this summer, Amazon is busy coming up with its own take on lockdown reality TV: a contest between comedians to see who’s the funniest, based on Japanese series Documental. The … Read More
VOD film review: Fanny Lye Deliver’d
June 24, 2020 | Anton Bitel
Thomas Clay’s third feature offers an English history of patriarchy, hypocrisy and oppression – and the first fruits of female resistance.Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: The Go-Go’s
June 23, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Alison Ellwood’s terrific rock-doc tells the story of The Go-Go’s, from punk beginnings to band break-ups and everything in between.Read More
VOD film review: On a Magical Night
June 23, 2020 | Luke Channell
A fun, beautifully filmed and deceptively moving French romp. Read More
