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.
Amazon Prime Video TV review: Transparent Season 2 (Episodes 1 to 5)
December 10, 2015 | David FarnorA little over a year ago, Amazon released Transparent, a show about a father who comes out as a mother to his children. We declared it the best TV series of 2014. The Golden Globes agreed with us, making it … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 6 (Red Faced)
December 10, 2015 | David FarnorWomen and their emotions, eh? That could be the takeaway from Supergirl Episode 6, as the show moves on from its wrong-way-round double-bill, but Red Faced sees the show move forwards in more ways than one.
The villain of the … Read More
VOD film review: Christmas Wedding Baby
December 10, 2015 | Nathanael SmithDirector: Kiara Jones Cast: Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Ellease Aponte, Bernie Ask, Micah Austin Certificate: TBC
We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. For 12 days. It’s the 12 Days of Netflix.
The title alone … Read More
VOD film review: Aloha
December 10, 2015 | Nathanael SmithCameron Crowe’s dud of tonal awkwardness is a hopelessly lost mess.Read More
The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode V’s cinematography
December 9, 2015 | Martyn ConterioWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
It’s commonly accepted, as a near fact of reality, that The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars … Read More
The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (9th December)
December 9, 2015 | David FarnorFrom a live Minecraft session with YouTuber Stampy Cat to an examination of homosexuality in Britain’s black and Asian communities, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.
TV Horizon Tim Peake Special: How … Read More
VOD film review: Jingle All the Way
December 9, 2015 | Mark HarrisonA tacky take-down of Christmas commercialism.Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Into the Badlands, Episode 4 (Two Tigers Subdue Dragons)
December 8, 2015 | Chris BryantRead our interview with Daniel Wu, star of Into the Badlands.
This week’s instalment of Alfred Gough and Miles Millar’s martial-arts packed drama starts answering the questions raised weeks ago – to excellent effect.
Sonny and M.K. begin their … Read More
VOD film review: Black Christmas
December 8, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsDirector: Bob Clark Cast: Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, Keir Dullea, John Saxon Certificate: 18 Watch Black Christmas online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Many an influential horror film can … Read More
VOD film review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorHugely entertaining period spy hijinks.Read More