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 TV review: Extant Season 1
July 1, 2015 | David Farnor
Ahead of Season 2’s premiere on Thursday 2nd July, we look back at Season 1 of sci-fi series Extant.
“Just give me some time to figure it out.” That’s Molly’s reaction to her doctor in Episode 1 of Extant. It’s … Read More
VOD film review: Focus
July 1, 2015 | David Farnor
Will Smith and Margot Robbie dial up the charisma in this fun, slick heist flick.Read More
VOD film review: Cake
June 30, 2015 | Chris Bryant
Director: Daniel Barnz Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Sam Worthington, Adriana Barraza Certificate: 15 Watch Cake online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Cake is a … Read More
UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 2
June 29, 2015 | David Farnor
Already seen Episode 2? Read on for some additional, spoiler-filled comments.
“How did that water stain get there?” If the debut chapter of True Detective Season 2 had you worried, Episode 2 confirms all of those concerns with an opening … Read More
iPlayer Picks: Top Glastonbury 2015 moments
June 28, 2015 | David Farnor
Ah, Glastonbury. Proof that music can bring together 100,000 strangers just so they can spend a weekend in a muddy field. For those at home, the festival is just as impressive a spectacle, thanks to BBC iPlayer, which means you … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (28th June 2015)
June 28, 2015 | David Farnor
If music be the food of love, stream on, BBC fans. As the end of June approaches, iPlayer is full of the sounds of Glastonbury, but there is more to enjoy, as this week also saw the premiere of an … Read More
VOD film review: Love Is Strange
June 28, 2015 | David Farnor
Ira Sachs’ heart-warming portrait of one couple’s unrelenting bond is a beautiful ode to love and commitment.Read More
BBC TV review: The Game
June 27, 2015 | Cory Hazlehurst
Missed the BBC’s spy thriller? We catch up with The Game and where you can watch it online in the UK.
What game, you may be wondering, is the title of this show referring to? Is it drug dealing, as … Read More
Reviewed: Amazon kids’ TV pilots (2015)
June 27, 2015 | David Farnor
Amazon Studios’ new TV pilot season is here and there are six new kids shows for your consideration.
The pilots come from an accomplished roster of talent, including David Babcock (Gilmore Girls), Andrew Green (Hannah Montana) and The Jim Henson … Read More
VOD film review: Beyond The Lights
June 27, 2015 | Simon Kinnear
A deeply likeable crowd-pleaser with one of the best performances by a British actress in recent years.Read More
