VOD film review: The Bleeder (Chuck)

Liev Schreiber delivers a knock-out performance in this lively and entertaining biopic of boxer Chuck Wepner, aka. “the real Rocky”.Read More

First look Netflix UK TV review: Dickensian

Marley wasn’t dead to begin with. Not yet, anyway. That’s because this isn’t A Christmas Carol: it’s Dickensian, the new series from Tony Jordan. Charles, people love to say, would be writing soap operas, if he were alive today – … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Atypical Season 1

Part-sitcom and part-challenging drama, Netflix’s well-meaning series about a teen with autism would benefit from being more, well, atypical.Read More

Catch up TV review: Cheap Cheap Cheap, Inside the Cockpit, Valkyrien, Professor T

What’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: One Hour Photo

Robin Williams delivers a picture-perfect performance in this chillingly understated psychological thriller.Read More

VOD film review: The Odyssey

Director: Jérôme Salle Cast: Lambert Wilson, Audrey Tautou, Pierre Niney Certificate: PG Watch The Odyssey online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Sky Store

Telling the lifelong story of renowned filmmaker … Read More

VOD film review: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping isn’t just your new favourite comedy: it’s your new favourite album.Read More

Why you should be watching Professor T on Walter Presents

Although its OCD sleuth is mildly derivative, this Belgian detective show is a warm and (almost) cosy antidote to Scandi Noir.Read More

UK TV review: Preacher: Season 2, Episode 9 (Puzzle Piece)

Warning this contains spoilers.

“No, I do not like cats.”

Preacher’s new antagonists get in full swing this week, going after Jesse and co. with everything they have. Herr Starr’s unique brand of indifferent ruthlessness and sexual issues lead him … Read More

Netflix UK film review: The Girl Who Played with Fire

Director: Daniel Alfredson Cast: Noomi Rapace, Mikael Nyqvist, Mikael Spreitz, Peter Andersson, Georgi Staykov Certificate: 15 Watch The Girl Who Played with Fire online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

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