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: A Patch of Fog
July 9, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams
An efficient low-stakes thriller featuring two excellent lead performances.Read More
In defence of Nic Cage’s The Wicker Man remake
July 8, 2016 | Ian Loring
Nicolas Cage’s unique 2006 remake of the seminal horror deserves reassessment.Read More
UK TV review: American Gothic (Episodes 1 and 2)
July 7, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains mild spoilers
What is it with rich, white families and secrets? Every family has the odd skeleton in the closet, but if they’re wealthy and Caucasian, they’re almost guaranteed to be the subject of a TV show … Read More
VOD film review: The Witch
July 7, 2016 | David Farnor
The Witch slips under your skin and leaves you squirming in discomfort. A genuinely creepy horrorRead More
UK TV review: Roadies (Episode 1 and 2)
July 7, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams
There comes a time in every music lover’s life where an artist or band they once idolised, or at least reaped significant enjoyment from, starts to sag artistically to a degree you can no longer support. A lot of the … Read More
UK TV review: Preacher Season 1, Episode 6 (Sundowner)
July 6, 2016 | Chris Bryant
“If God wants Genesis back, He can come and take it from me.”
A powerful episode of AMC’s supernatural, ultraviolent drama demonstrates Cooper’s ability and Custer’s abilities.
Upon being discovered by a Seraphin angel (an angel of the highest order), … Read More
VOD film review: Queen of Earth
July 6, 2016 | David Farnor
Elisabeth Moss is incredible in this absorbing study of a toxic friendship.Read More
Walter Presents TV review: Son of a B****
July 6, 2016 | David Farnor
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Leicester winning the Premier League. Wales getting further than anyone – including them – expected. Football’s been everywhere this year. Which is … Read More
VOD film review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
July 5, 2016 | Nathanael Smith
The fun of this genre mash-up is undone by a forgettable final half.Read More
UK TV review: BrainDead Season 1: Episodes 1 to 3 (spoiler-free)
July 5, 2016 | David Farnor
If you’ve looked at the news in the last few months, you’ll be all too aware that the world is messed up. The UK is leaving the European Union. Donald Trump is on the verge of becoming President of the … Read More
