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.
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 12
May 7, 2015 | Chris BryantAlready seen Episode 12? Read on at the bottom for some additional spoiler-filled analysis.
Don Draper’s journey, from selling cars and fur coats to advertising royalty, has been driven by a reinvented man trying to discover what he wants. He’s … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (7th May 2015)
May 7, 2015 | David FarnorIf you’ve ever wondered why we pay the Licence Fee, take a look at BBC iPlayer’s current line-up.
The Beeb’s catch-up catalogue is arguably the best it’s ever been, with serious election coverage, topical comedy (including satire of the … Read More
VOD film review: The Iron Giant
May 7, 2015 | Mark HarrisonThis heartfelt tale of a boy and his robot is a modern yet timeless classic.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Grace and Frankie Season 1
May 6, 2015 | Andrew JonesHysterical but also heartbreaking, Netflix has hit another home run.Read More
TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 2, Episode 1 (Fresh Hell)
May 5, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Season 1. Already seen Episode 1 of Season 2? Read on at the bottom for some additional spoiler-filled analysis.
“What is Frankenstein without his creature?” questions a red-eyed Rory Kinnear, as Penny Dreadful returns for … Read More
VOD film review: We Are Monster
May 5, 2015 | Matthew TurnerA well-intentioned but poorly conceived drama.Read More
UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4 (Sons of the Harpy)
May 5, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 4? Read on at the bottom for some spoiler-filled analysis.
“Aren’t you and mother getting along?”
The sniping between Margaery and Cersei, with their forced smiles and death stares, has been an undoubted highlight of Game of … Read More
Spooks: A look back at the BBC spy series’ best episodes
May 4, 2015 | David FarnorFrom Tom to Lucas, we look back at the best episodes of the BBC’s spy series, Spooks.Read More
VOD film review: The Last Five Years
May 4, 2015 | David FarnorThis indie musical romance is a sharply scripted, handsomely performed show-stopper.Read More
VOD film review: Unbroken
May 4, 2015 | David FarnorAn extraordinary true tale made disappointingly ordinary.Read More