The Force is strong with… Star Wars: Episode V’s cinematography

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

It’s commonly accepted, as a near fact of reality, that The Empire Strikes Back is the best Star Wars … Read More

The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (9th December)

From a live Minecraft session with YouTuber Stampy Cat to an examination of homosexuality in Britain’s black and Asian communities, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.

TV Horizon Tim Peake Special: How … Read More

VOD film review: Jingle All the Way

A tacky take-down of Christmas commercialism.Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Into the Badlands, Episode 4 (Two Tigers Subdue Dragons)

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

This week’s instalment of Alfred Gough and Miles Millar’s martial-arts packed drama starts answering the questions raised weeks ago – to excellent effect.

Sonny and M.K. begin their … Read More

VOD film review: Black Christmas

Director: Bob Clark Cast: Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, Keir Dullea, John Saxon Certificate: 18 Watch Black Christmas online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Many an influential horror film can … Read More

VOD film review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Hugely entertaining period spy hijinks.Read More

VOD film review: Angels Sing

Director: Tim McCanlies Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson Certificate: PG Watch Angels Sing online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“On the first day of Christmas, … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 9 (Ten Thirteen)

This contains some spoilers, although we’ve tried to keep them to a minimum

“Violence is weakness.” “You’re wrong.”

Ever since its opening episode, The Leftovers has often struggled with plot. Not its story, but the way it’s presented. The show … Read More

FrightFest Presents unveils second wave of VOD titles for February 2016

FrightFest Presents has unveiled its second wave of VOD titles to be released in February and March 2016.

The digital label, a joint initiative between the horror film festival and Icon, launched earlier this year with six favourites from the … Read More

VOD film review: Precious

Director: Lee Daniels Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz Certificate: 15 Watch Precious online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Life is not easy when you come from a broken … Read More