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.
VOD film review: Hellboy
February 12, 2018 | David FarnorThis wonderfully weird blockbuster opened a mainstream portal to Guillermo del Toro’s imagination.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery, Episode 15 Finale (spoilers)
February 12, 2018 | Ian WintertonA triumphant end to a fantastic maiden voyage.Read More
Scrubs: The top 10 episodes
February 12, 2018 | Andrew JonesIf you’re not familiar with the staff of Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital full of crazy characters, then let us regale you with the facts about Scrubs. J.D. (Zach Braff) lives his life in fantasy and wonderment, narrating his days … Read More
Short film review: Bricks, Lock In, Ghosted
February 11, 2018 | David FarnorOn Sundays, we review short films available online. We call it Short Film Sunday. This week, we catch up with a trio of new shorts from Neville Pierce, film journo veteran and scarily talented director, who premiered his triple-bill on … Read More
Catch up TV review: Go 8 Bit, The Bulger Killers, James Bulger: A Mother’s Story, The X-Files
February 11, 2018 | 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: Last Flag Flying
February 11, 2018 | David FarnorRichard Linklater’s post-Iraq road trip is an uneven but poignant salute to patriotism and loss.Read More
Superhero Sundays: Batman Beyond – Return of the Joker (2000)
February 11, 2018 | Matthew TurnerThe Joker’s return makes for a deliciously dark tale in this genuinely thrilling and shocking Future Batman adventure.Read More
UK TV review: Hard Sun
February 10, 2018 | David FarnorCoherent. Logical. Boring. None of these words can be used to describe this bonkers apocalyptic thriller.Read More
The Good Place Season 2 refuses to play it safe
February 10, 2018 | Sophie DaviesThe Good Place shows no sign of playing it safe with a smart, funny second season that never fails to surprise.Read More
Why you should be watching Kiri
February 10, 2018 | David FarnorSarah Lancashire is a superb in this grippingly complex ensemble drama.Read More