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 UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 4 (A White World Made Red)
January 29, 2016 | David FarnorRead our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.
Episode 4 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 12th September. This is a spoiler-free review.
“He will be yours in time. The biding of … Read More
VOD film review: Innocence of Memories
January 29, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Grant Gee Cast: Orhan Pamuk Certificate: 12 Watch Innocence of Memories online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
Cities are funny things. On the surface, … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Fear of 13
January 28, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: David Sington Cast: Nick Yarris Certificate: 15 Watch The Fear of 13 online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
In 1982, Nick Yarris was convicted of the rape and … Read More
UK TV review: Agent Carter Season 2, Episode 1 (The Lady In The Lake)
January 28, 2016 | Mark HarrisonAlready seen Episode 1? Read on for more spoiler-filled analysis.
Marvel’s Agent Carter was one of the TV highlights of last year. In among a whole bunch of comic book shows, many of them also coming from Marvel Studios, this … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Shadowhunters (Episode 3)
January 27, 2016 | Nathanael SmithAlready seen Episode 3? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
Sex! Drama! Violence! Terrible dialogue! Episode 3 of Shadowhunters has got it all, although “it all” isn’t necessarily a great thing. The sheer, youthful beauty of the show’s cast … Read More
VOD film review: The Martian
January 27, 2016 | David FarnorA thrilling, funny blockbuster that celebrates intelligence over explosions. Read More
A first-timer’s guide to The X-Files (or, the 21 best episodes to watch)
January 26, 2016 | David Farnor“What do you mean, you haven’t seen The X-Files?” That’s what everyone I know has been saying to me since Fox announced it was bringing back its sci-fi series for a limited six-episode run. The shock would continue for several … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Lucifer Episode 1
January 26, 2016 | VOD NewsThey say seeing is believing. In which case you have to see Lucifer to believe what it’s done to its lead character.
Fox’s new show, which premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in the UK every Tuesday following its US … Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (26th January 2016)
January 26, 2016 | David FarnorWe review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our review of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur
There’s nothing like David Attenborough standing in … Read More
Why you should be watching Just Add Magic on Amazon Prime Video
January 24, 2016 | David FarnorA charming treat that young adults and old adults can savour.Read More
















