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.
Tension and balance: Environmental optimism and Laputa: Castle in the Sky
February 1, 2020 | Nathanael Smith
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
Think back to the physics you were taught as … Read More
Auteur for hire: The ‘real’ world of Kiki’s Delivery Service
February 1, 2020 | Simon Kinnear
Realism isn’t a word that is commonly applied to Miyazaki, but this coming-of-age tale is a stunningly simple achievement.Read More
Nature and Shintoism: The universal religion of My Neighbour Totoro
February 1, 2020 | Clarisse Loughrey
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
“Back then, man and trees were friends.” – … Read More
Time and space: Exploring memory in Only Yesterday
February 1, 2020 | Nathanael Smith
With Studio Ghibli films now available on Netflix UK, we delve into our archives to look back at what makes them so magical. This article was originally published in 2014.
The title of Studio Ghibli’s quietest and most mature … Read More
VOD film review: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
January 31, 2020 | Mike Williams
Morgan Neville’s sincere, life-affirming documentary perfectly captures the ethos and personality of a man who shaped a generation of kids’ minds.Read More
Uncut Gems review: An adrenaline shot of a movie
January 31, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
Adam Sandler is sensational in this intense, nail-biting, adrenaline-fuelled thriller.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Ghosts of Sugar Land
January 30, 2020 | David Farnor
This retelling of a radicalised young Muslim is a poignant study of betrayal, doubt, identity and lost connections.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Star Trek: Picard Season 1, Episode 1
January 30, 2020 | Chris Bryant
An onslaught of narrative can’t eclipse the nostalgic thrill of Picard’s return.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 12 Episode 5 (Fugitive of the Judoon)
January 29, 2020 | David Farnor
Packed with old faces, this thrilling hour doubles down on Doctor Who mythology to jaw-dropping effect.Read More
Ad Astra review: Profound, visually sumptuous sci-fi
January 29, 2020 | Luke Channell
Brad Pitt is magnificent in James Gray’s profound and visually sumptuous sci-fi.Read More
