First look Netflix TV review: Dinotrux (Episode 1)

“Crush it! Smash it! Move it! Lift it!” cries the theme tune for Netflix’s new animated kids’ series, Dinotrux. The show, based on the books by Chris Gall, combines all young boys’ favourite things: crushing, smashing, moving, lifting, trucks and … Read More

VOD film review: Everly

Despite a strong turn from Salma Hayek, a nasty tone means Everly isn’t a very enjoyable watch.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Tyke Elephant Outlaw

Directors: Susan Lambert, Stefan Moore Watch Tyke Elephant Outlaw online in the UK: Neflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Dogwoof TV

In 1973, a baby elephant was taken from the wild and … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Democrats

Director: Camilla Nielsson Cast: Douglas Mwonzora, Paul Mangwana Watch Democrats online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Apple TV (iTunes) / Dogwoof TV

“The game of politics is pretending,” says Paul Mangwana in … Read More

First look UK TV review: Aquarius

How did Charles Manson amass a following and lead them to commit such horrific acts in the 1960s? That’s the kind of question you hope will be answered in Aquarius.

Inspired by true events, but giving them a fictional spin, … Read More

In defence of True Detective Season 2

With True Detective Season 2 now over – you can read our reviews here – one writer steps up to defend Nic Pizzolatto’s show from its critics.

True Detective is the most exciting thing to happen to television crime fiction … Read More

UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 8

“Everything’s ending. Time to wake up.”

For a show so full of unsubtle dialogue, it’s only fitting that the finale of True Detective Season 2 should be full of lines that feel so appropriate. “You can’t act for shit,” … Read More

VOD film review: A Second Chance

Director: Susanne Bier Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Ulrich Thomsen, Maria Bonnevie Certificate: 15 Watch A Second Chance online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Eircom / … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 3, Episode 9

Already seen Episode 9? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.

As this strange season of a generally strange series continues, it is becoming harder to fall in love with. Not for the reason you might think, but for the … Read More

UK TV Review: Agent Carter Season 1, Episode 5 (The Iron Ceiling)

Already seen Episode 5? Read on for spoilery analysis.

Kicking off the second half of the season, The Iron Ceiling finally sees Peggy get an official mission from the SSR that doesn’t involve filing. The timing is fortuitous – although … Read More