VOD film review: Sleuth

Director: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Michael Caine, Jude Law Certificate: 15 Watch Sleuth online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Sky Store

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The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (22nd December)

From box sets of old BBC Three favourites to the highlights of last year’s Christmas – and a chance to catch up with Sherlock – BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits – … Read More

Amazon Prime Video TV review: Transparent Season 2 (Episodes 6 to 10)

Warning: This contains mild spoilers.

“What is being queer, if it’s not questioning everything?” argues Ali in the second half of Transparent Season 2. “We can make our own rules. Be open and brave.”

Gaby Hoffmann’s daughter has always been … Read More

Why you should be watching How to Get Away with Murder

After a positive plethora of legal dramas featuring ‘strong female leads’ vying for your verdict on Netflix, there’s another to add to your list: How to Get Away with Murder, the latest masterwork by talented force of nature Shonda Rhimes. … Read More

VOD film review: Haywire

Gina Carano proves herself a formidable action star in Steven Soderbergh’s stylish, brutal thriller.Read More

VOD film review: Mistress America

Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke shine in Noah Baumbach’s dizzyingly witty comedy.Read More

Catch up TV review: Tripped, First Dates: The Proposal, Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas

We catch up with some of the TV shows and films currently available on free VOD services in the UK. (For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best on BBC iPlayer column.)

Tripped – All 4

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UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 9

Warning: This contains spoilers.

The previous eight episodes of this season of Arrow have been lumbered with the burden of setting up certain elements of new sister show Legends of Tomorrow (specifically, getting Sara into the Lazarus Pit and rescuing … Read More

VOD film review: The Squid and the Whale

Noah Baumbach’s painful portrait of a family going through a divorce is a masterclass in awkward hilarity. Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Season 2, Episodes 6 to 8

With the set-up episodes complete, Fargo gets right back to business in the second half of Season 2, stamping on the accelerator and reminding viewers exactly why they were so excited for the latest instalment of Noah Hawley’s take on … Read More