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.
Classic Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord
September 10, 2023 | Mark Harrison
Offering more than 600 Classic Doctor Who episodes broadcast between 1963 and 1996, BritBox and BBC iPlayer’s The Whoniverse are bigger on the inside. If you’ve watched all of the new series already, then why not join us as we … Read More
Asteroid City: A quirky, profound delight
September 9, 2023 | David Farnor
A moving study of life, loss and lockdowns, Wes Anderson’s unlikely sci-fi is a quirky, profound delight.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae
September 5, 2023 | Helen Archer
This understated, dramatic two-parter provides some closure to one of Scotland’s longest unsolved murders.Read More
VOD film review: Smoking Causes Coughing (Fumer Fait Tousser)
September 4, 2023 | Anton Bitel
Quentin Dupieux’s hilarious tokusatsu pastiche is an unhealthy delight for fans of the director.Read More
Why Fisk should be on your watchlist
August 28, 2023 | David Farnor
This unassuming Aussie comedy is a gently amusing and sharply observed treat.Read More
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: A fun, funny fantasy romp
August 28, 2023 | David Farnor
A charming cast and witty script make this entertaining adaptation of the tabletop game a fun, funny fantasy romp.Read More
Why Amazon’s Hanna should be your next box set
August 28, 2023 | David Farnor
This slick, compelling blend of sci-fi, spying and teen drama is a deadly package in its own right.Read More
Starstruck review: A charming rom-com
August 28, 2023 | Sophie Davies
Rose Matafeo is on winning form in this charming, enjoyable and highly bingeable rom-com.Read More
Why you should be watching Channel 4’s Screw
August 27, 2023 | David Farnor
This brilliant ensemble prison drama is a gripping, funny, thoughtful watch.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: Painkiller
August 22, 2023 | Helen Archer
Uzo Aduba carries the show in this shallow reminder of the damage done by a system that rewards the rich for destroying the poor.Read More
