UK TV review: The X-Files Season 10 (2016), Episode 2 (The Founder’s Mutation)

Warning: This contains mild spoilers.

“He didn’t answer my question,” observes Mulder in Episode 2 of The X-Files, after quizzing a sinister-looking man in a hospital. It’s the same thing that many people may be saying to themselves this week, … Read More

Louis C.K.’s Horace and Pete review: Episode 3

Warning: This contains spoilers.

In our review of Episode 2 of Horace and Pete, we zeroed in on one particular idea that the episode seemed to be focused on: the fact that Horace (Louis C.K.) is a good listener. It’s … Read More

First look UK TV review: Vinyl (spoiler-free)

When it comes to the ever burgeoning output of a legendary filmmaker with a recurring, recognisable style, there can be a tendency, once in a while, when it comes to a new work that’s perhaps a little subpar, to rely … Read More

BAFTA short film review: Elephant, samuel-613

On Sundays, we review short films available on VOD. We call it Short Film Sunday.

As the 2016 EE BAFTA awards take place tonight (Sunday 14th February), we take a look at the two Best Short Film nominees available to … Read More

UK TV review: The Walking Dead Season 6, Episode 9 (No Way Out)

This is a spoiler-free review. Already seen Episode 9? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.

The Walking Dead explodes back onto our screens with an episode that will wholly satisfy fans after its lengthy mid-season absence. It’s not as … Read More

Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 6 (No Wolves in Whitechapel)

Read our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.

Episode 6 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 12th September. This is a spoiler-free review.

After last week’s relatively low-key character study of Reid … Read More

VOD film review: Gran Torino

Clint Eastwood delivers a fantastic late performance in this clichéd character study.Read More

VOD film review: Bridesmaids

Intelligent, amusing and incredibly performed, Bridesmaids is simply unbeatable.Read More

BAFTA VOD film review: Listen to Me Marlon

Director: Stevan Riley Certificate: 12 Watch Listen to Me Marlon online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play

In the run-up to the 2016 BAFTA awards, we look … Read More

BBC iPlayer review: Funny Valentines Shorts (2016)

It’s February, which means that BBC iPlayer has another string of Valentine’s Day-themed shorts for its romantic streaming bow.

The comedy films, titled “Funny Valentines”, were first released last year, with comedians such as Bill Bailey, Matt Berry, Romesh Ranganathan, … Read More