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: The Walking Dead Season 9, Episode 6 (Who Are You Now)
November 13, 2018 | Neil Brazier
The Walking Dead makes a bold new start, but struggles to escape from Rick’s shadow.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 11, Episode 6 (Demons of the Punjab)
November 12, 2018 | Mark Harrison
A gorgeous piece of TV drama that’s only slightly let down by convention.Read More
VOD film review: Better Watch Out
November 10, 2018 | David Farnor
This relentlessly twisted Christmas horror is a darkly surprising ride.Read More
VOD film review: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
November 10, 2018 | David Farnor
Despite flashes of brilliance and intriguing ideas, this uneven Jurassic world-building sequel can’t find a way.Read More
VOD film review: They Shall Not Grow Old
November 10, 2018 | Ian Winterton
Using footage restored and colourised, this soldiers’ eye view of The Great War is astonishing and moving.Read More
VOD film review: Pili
November 10, 2018 | David Farnor
This thoughtful, moving drama about a Tanzanian woman with HIV carries a gently powerful documentary realism.Read More
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs: A delightful mixtape of mini-masterpieces
November 10, 2018 | David Farnor
This delightful Western anthology is a finely tuned mixtape of mini-masterpieces.Read More
VOD film review: F for Fake
November 10, 2018 | David Farnor
Orson Welles’ dizzying film essay documentary is enjoyably playful stuff.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Prom Night II: Hello Mary Lou (1987)
November 9, 2018 | Anton Bitel
Bruce Pittman’s nominal sequel sees sexually forward women as demonised in the 80s as they were in the 50s.Read More
The Sinner Season 2: Grippingly complex crime thrills
November 9, 2018 | David Farnor
Compelling, complex and starring Carrie Coon, The Sinner’s second season cements the why-dunnit as one of the best crime series around.Read More
