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.
Shudder UK film review: Mirror Mirror (1990)
June 8, 2018 | Anton Bitel
Putting the entity in adolescent identity, arina Sargenti’s horror film holds a postmodern mirror to teen empowerment, narcissism and sociopathy.Read More
The Staircase: A gripping, heart-wrenching must-see
June 8, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix’s true crime documentary is gripping, heart-wrenching television. Clear your schedule for the next 13 hours – you’re gonna need them.Read More
VOD film review: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
June 8, 2018 | Matthew Turner
Sophie Fiennes’ portrait of a pop culture icon captures her extraordinary spirit.Read More
VOD film review: Away We Go
June 8, 2018 | David Farnor
Short, sweet and superbly sincere, Away We Go is a big affectionate hug of a film.Read More
Why you should be watching Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger
June 8, 2018 | Laurence Boyce
This intriguing blend of teen drama and superhero genre is a unique addition to the Marvel Universe.Read More
UK TV review: Westworld Season 2, Episode 7 (spoilers)
June 7, 2018 | David Farnor
Westworld delivers a thrilling burst of exposition in this action-packed episode.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Into the Badlands Season 3, Episode 6 (Black Wind Howls)
June 7, 2018 | Chris Bryant
A few emotive moments carry a clumsily plotted episode of Badlands’ third season.Read More
UK TV review: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2, Episode 3 (spoilers)
June 6, 2018 | David Farnor
The Handmaid’s Tale breaks down the path that led to Gilead in a chillingly grounded episode.Read More
First look Amazon UK TV review: Dietland Season 1
June 5, 2018 | David Farnor
Marti Noxon’s darkly satirical, funny feminist revenge thriller is enjoyably unconventional TV.Read More
VOD film review: The Tale (HBO)
June 5, 2018 | David Farnor
Jennifer Fox’s exploration of her own childhood is a brave, bold deconstruction of truth and stories.Read More
