UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

8

Rating

Already seen Episode 2? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.

“Do you think she’s safe with Littlefinger?”

That’s Brienne to Pod, as they continue their quest to pursue and protect Sansa Stark from all and sundry … Read More

Shudder UK film review: Open Windows

4.3

Rating

Director: Nacho Vigalondo Cast: Elijah Wood, Sasha Grey, Neil Maskell Certificate: 15 Watch Open Windows online in the UK: Shudder UK / TalkTalk TV / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

The Internet not always a nice place. … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 9 (Breaking Point)

8

Rating

Breaking Point feels like a fitting title for Episode 10 of Vikings Season 3 – after all, we just saw the Norsemen get their hairy asses handed to them on a French plate.

It’s no surprise, then, that our troops … Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 10

8

Rating

After last week’s episode of Outlander tackled the thorny subjects of gender equality and physical abuse – not entirely un-controversially – this week’s begins as far away from such things as possible: with an extended session of (ahem) female pleasure. … Read More

UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 19

9

Rating

It’s probably best to start off with a fairly massive spoiler warning, since there are a couple of significant twists in this episode. Still here? Okay then. But if you’re still reading this without having watched Broken Arrow, on your … Read More

VOD film review: Hackney’s Finest: Gangs of London

5

Rating

Director: Chris Bouchard Cast: Nathaneal Wiseman Certificate: 15 Watch Hackney’s Finest online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Rakuten TV / Google Play

In 2009, The Hunt … Read More

Netflix TV binge review: Marvel’s Daredevil (Episodes 9 – 10)

9

Rating

If you haven’t seen Episodes 1 to 8 of Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix, this will contain spoilers. For our reviews of previous episodes, click here.

“What the hell do I know about Matt Murdock?”

Considering the ninth episode of this … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Belle

8.3

Rating

Gugu Mbatha-Raw delivers an incredible performance in this remarkable, important period drama.Read More

VOD short film review: The Muse

8

Rating

Warning: This contains mild spoilers.

There’s something about Ben Whishaw that makes him fascinating to watch.

A veteran of the stage, his mellifluous vocals have enchanted on screen for years, whether that’s the clipped delivery of 007’s Q, the … Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 9 (New Business)

8.7

Rating

Strong female personalities surround Don’s new start, as Mad Men remains effortlessly captivating.Read More