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 UK TV review: Into the Badlands, Episode 4 (Two Tigers Subdue Dragons)
December 8, 2015 | Chris BryantRead 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
December 8, 2015 | Josh Slater-WilliamsDirector: 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.
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorHugely entertaining period spy hijinks.Read More
VOD film review: Angels Sing
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: 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)
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorThis 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
December 7, 2015 | VOD NewsFrightFest 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
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: 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
UK VOD TV: The Walking Dead Season 6 Mid-Season Finale (Episode 8)
December 7, 2015 | Neil BrazierWarning: This contains spoilers.
Not caught up with The Walking Dead Season 6? You can still see Episode 1 until Sunday 13th December.
Previous mid-season finales in The Walking Dead have given us intense cliffhangers or major character deaths, something … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Hamm on Toast, The Murder Detectives, 24 Hours in A&E, Catastrophe
December 6, 2015 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 12 (Hell Bent)
December 6, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.
“Nothing’s sad until it’s over. Then everything is.”
Back in the wee hours of 2010, Russell T. Davies brought his tenure as Doctor Who’s first … Read More
















