VOD film review: Sparks and Embers

A likeable cast and festive backdrop can’t redeem this lacklustre romantic comedy.Read More

UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 7 (Human for a Day)

How does Supergirl juggle her personal life and professional people-saving? After tackling that question, it’s only natural that CBS’ show should go on to ask a follow-up question: how would Supergirl deal with it all without her powers?

Yes, after … Read More

VOD film review: Trishna

Director: Michael Winterbottom Cast: Freida Pinto, Riz Ahmed, Roshan Seth Watch Trishna online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play

Michael Winterbottom combines his wanderlust and his Thomas Hardy obsession by transposing Tess of the … Read More

VOD film review: A Royal Christmas

The snow starts falling. The log fire starts burning. The music starts to play. And a voice begins to sing: “If snowflakes were wishes…” Wait, what? If you’ve never heard a Christmas standard that starts with those words, that’s because … Read More

The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (16th December)

From Luther’s return to a whole galaxy full of Star Wars exclusives, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.

TV Luther

“I’m with the police.” “Which police?” “The police.” And just like … Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Into the Badlands, Episode 5 (Snake Creeps Down)

Read our interview with Daniel Wu, star of Into the Badlands.

“You’re not tired. You’re afraid,” Sonny says to M.K. during his training. The brilliance of Badlands is that this sentence could apply to any character. Five episodes in and … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Season 2, Episode 4 and 5

With the net slowly closing around, well, everyone, Episodes 4 and 5 of Fargo do their best to kick-start the real tension. With the characters fully introduced, their motives and fears established, it’s up to the plot to keep everyone … Read More

The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode VI’s Ewoks

We take a look back at each episode in the Star Wars saga – and where you can watch them online.

“Yub nub!” That’s the sound of the most hated characters in the Star Wars universe. No, not Jar-Jar Binks: … Read More

VOD film review: Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Guy Ritchie’s jaunty take on Sherlock Holmes is fun for the 21st century.Read More

VOD film review: On Angel Wings

Director: Dave Unwin Cast: Dominic Cooper, Michael Gambon, Juliet Stevenson Certificate: U Watch On Angel Wings online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

We unwrap a different Christmas film from Netflix’s dubious seasonal selection every day. … Read More