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 9 (Sleep No More)
November 15, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
Let’s talk about Marmite episodes of Doctor Who. Any show has divisive episodes, ones that fans either love or hate. For every universally loved NuWho … Read More
Why you should catch up with Jessica Jones
November 14, 2015 | Clarisse LoughreyThis dark tale of a super-powered woman struggling with the consequences of abuse is one of Marvel’s smartest moves.Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 3
November 14, 2015 | David Farnor“How am I supposed to really become a hero if Superman has to keep saving me?” asks Kara in Episode 3 of Supergirl. “Your story, your story is just starting,” reassures her sister, Alex. It’s another of those on-the-nose moments … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: W/ Bob & David
November 14, 2015 | Andrew JonesThe hits and frequent and fantastic in this very funny sketch show from Bob Odenkirk and David Cross.Read More
UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 5
November 13, 2015 | Matthew TurnerThis week’s episode was something of an oddity, in that it featured a crossover with a cancelled TV show (from another network, no less – something of a rarity in US TV) for seemingly the sole purpose of setting up … Read More
The Force is Strong with… Star Wars: Episode 1’s music
November 13, 2015 | David FarnorWe take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.
Ok, let’s get this out of the way. Star Wars: Episode I is not bad. There. We said it. … Read More
Sky TV review: The Last Panthers (Episode 1)
November 12, 2015 | David FarnorNothing starts a story like a heist.
Heat used one to spark a confrontation between two titans of the big screen. The result was a gripping piece of cinema. If it worked for Michael Mann, it can work for … Read More
Vimeo TV review: Oscar’s Hotel for Fantastic Creatures
November 11, 2015 | David FarnorEvery week, we pick a series from the web and write about it. We call it Web Series of the Week.
What do Patrick Stewart, Alfred Molina and Elliott Gould have in common? They’ve all checked in to Oscar’s … Read More
VOD film review: Spy
November 11, 2015 | Mark HarrisonAn enjoyable comedy that’s full of massive laughs and surprisingly thrilling action.Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (10th November 2015)
November 10, 2015 | David FarnorFrom a spy thriller starring Ben Whishaw to a charming story of an OAP choir, we review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer:
TV London Spy
How do you make a spy drama stand … Read More