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.
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 11 (Heaven Sent)
November 29, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Blimey, Charlie. We’ve given out a few 10/10s this season to episodes that deserved it for entirely different reasons. The Witch’s Familiar was a big … Read More
VOD film review: My Skinny Sister
November 29, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Sanna Lenken Cast: Rebecka Josephson, Amy Deasismont, Annika Hallin, Henrik Norlen, Maxim Mehmet, Ellen Lindbom Certificate: 15 Watch My Skinny Sister online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk Box Office … Read More
VOD film review: Hanna
November 29, 2015 | David FarnorBold and disarming, with a killer turn from Saoirse Ronan.Read More
The Force is Strong with… Star Wars Episode III’s editing
November 28, 2015 | Mark HarrisonWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
The best scene of the Star Wars prequels has no dialogue whatsoever. Just as it was in the original … Read More
VOD film review: Chatroom
November 28, 2015 | David FarnorThis disappointing thriller is as exciting and modern as a floppy disk. Read More
VOD film review: Unbranded
November 27, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Phillip Baribeau Cast: Ben Masters, Thomas Glover, Jonny Fitzsimons, Ben Thamer Watch Unbranded online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
“Ain’t nothing better than riding a fine horse into a new country”, … Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 7
November 27, 2015 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
Freed from the weight of having to set up the Legends of Tomorrow spin-off, this week’s episode of Arrow is something of a return to form, with everything pulling together into a cohesive and thoroughly enjoyable … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 4 (Livewire)
November 26, 2015 | David FarnorAfter a slight dip in trajectory during Episode 3, Supergirl flies right back on trick with her fourth outing, an entertaining study of female relationships, both good and bad.
The episode arrives earlier than intended, after Episode 4 of the … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (25th November)
November 25, 2015 | David FarnorFrom a state-of-the-nation drama to roller derby, we review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer.
TV Capital
The value of UK housing stock has risen £1.8 trillion in the last decade to be worth … Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Into the Badlands, Episode 2 (Fist Like a Bullet)
November 24, 2015 | Chris BryantRead our interview with Daniel Wu, star of Into the Badlands.
“You know what’s out there beyond our borders? A big sackful of stories. It’s a wasteland, no, no, it’s a paradise, it’s a whatever.”
This week’s Into The Badlands … Read More