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.
UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 12 (Not Tomorrow Yet)
March 7, 2016 | Neil BrazierAlready seen Episode 12? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
“So this is the next world,” says Jesus (Tom Payne), as he and members of Alexandria infiltrate the Saviours compound. It’s an attempt to fulfil Rick’s (Andrew Lincoln) promise … Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (6th March 2016)
March 6, 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.)
Murder
After a one-off drama a few years back, writer Robert Jones … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Churchill’s Secret, Raised by Wolves, The X-Files
March 6, 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
Google Play VOD film review: Bling
March 6, 2016 | David FarnorDirectors: Kyung Ho Lee, Wonjae Lee Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Carla Gugino, Jason Kravits Watch Bling online in the UK: Google Play
This week, Google Play broke movie ground with the release of Bling, a new feature-length animation, available to stream … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: I’m Still Here
March 6, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Casey Affleck Cast: Joaquin Phoenix Certificate: 15 Watch I’m Still Here online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Is it a hoax? That was the main … Read More
UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 4
March 5, 2016 | David FarnorAfter last week’s encounter with the Were-Monster, this week’s The X-Files swings from light humour to heavy drama – a transformation that doesn’t always bring out the show’s best side.
Chris Carter’s sci-fi has always benefited from that ability to … Read More
Netflix UK TV binge review: House of Cards Season 4, Episodes 2 to 4
March 5, 2016 | Chris Bryant“It’s as though she never left, and that’s what I’m afraid of.”
House of Cards’ fourth season continues with a trio of episodes that show the writer’s ability to build tension is second to none.
Episode 2 centres around … Read More
UK TV recap: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 1, Episode 1
March 5, 2016 | Matthew TurnerWarning: This contains spoilers.
And we’re off! After months of set-up in parent shows Arrow and The Flash, superhero spin-off Legends of Tomorrow has finally begun its run and the results are extremely promising, albeit with a few stumbles here … Read More
VOD film review: Cracks
March 5, 2016 | Selina PearsonDirector: Jordan Scott Cast: Eva Green, Juno Temple, Maria Valverde Certificate: 15 Watch Cracks online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Cracks is the debut feature film from Jordan Scott … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Vikings Season 4, Episode 2 and 3
March 4, 2016 | David FarnorThe ground is covered in snow. The wind is battering the trees. A man strides against the natural elements, clutching his fur coat to his tired body. No, this is not The Revenant: this is Vikings Season 4. Just how … Read More
















