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: Mississippi Grind
March 16, 2016 | Mark HarrisonAn unexpected road trip movie that goes all in on the highs and lows of addiction.Read More
VOD film review: Time Out of Mind
March 15, 2016 | David FarnorA moving drama with a masterful performance from Richard Gere.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 2, Episode 5
March 15, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“I’ll put Frances on that.” Those five words sound harmless, until you’ve seen Episode 5 of Better Call Saul Season 2. The Breaking Bad spin-off has more than established by now its slow pace, which prioritises … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 7, 8 and 9
March 15, 2016 | Chris Bryant“A First Lady as the Vice President? That’s ludicrous.”
Frank’s barely concealed lie to Tom Yates perfectly frames these three episodes. With the President out of hospital and back on the campaign trail, House of Card Season 4 shifts its … Read More
FrightFest Presents VOD film review: The Unfolding
March 15, 2016 | Ian LoringDirector: Eugene McGing Cast: Robert Davis, Nick Julian, Lisa Kerr Certificate: 15 Watch The Unfolding online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk / Eircom / Volta / Xbox … Read More
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 13
March 14, 2016 | Neil BrazierThis is a spoiler-free review – read on at the bottom for additional, spoiler-filled analysis.
Anyone annoyed that there aren’t enough powerful women in television will enjoy this episode of The Walking Dead. Carol (Melissa McBride) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan), … Read More
VOD film review: Emelie
March 14, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThis supremely suspenseful babysitter-from-hell horror marks out Sarah Bolger as a talent to watch.Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (13th March 2016)
March 13, 2016 | David FarnorWe review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
Trapped
“It seems more than likely that someone was murdered and dismembered … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Doctor Thorne, The Aliens, Penn and Teller
March 13, 2016 | 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 … Read More
Interview: Sarah Bolger talks FrightFest Presents’ Emelie
March 13, 2016 | Matthew TurnerThe Thompsons are the very definition of a normal family. But on the eve of their 13th wedding anniversary, their usual babysitter has to cancel, leaving Dan and Joyce to call upon a new girl who seems like a dream … Read More