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.
Catch up TV reviews: Resistance, Bear Grylls, Brits Battling Isis
September 20, 2015 | David Farnor
What’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 1 (The Magician’s Apprentice)
September 20, 2015 | Mark Harrison
This is a spoiler-free review of Episode 1. If you’ve already seen the episode, read on at the end for spoilers and geeky references for old Who fans.
Aside from Season 8’s two-part finale, Doctor Who has focused more on … Read More
VOD film review: If I Close My Eyes, I’m Not Here
September 20, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Vittorio Moroni Cast: Elena Arvigo, Giorgio Colangeli, Vladimir Doda Watch If I Close My Eyes, I’m Not online in the UK: FilmDoo
“If you want to know something, you first must know why you want to know it.” That’s … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Keith Richards: Under the Influence
September 19, 2015 | Matthew Turner
Director: Morgan Neville Cast: Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, Tom Waits, Buddy Guy, Waddy Wachtel Watch Keith Richards: Under the Influence online in the UK: Netflix UK
Director Morgan Neville has an excellent track record when it comes to music documentaries. … Read More
VOD film review: Tangerines
September 18, 2015 | Matthew Turner
An accessible and thought-provoking anti-war drama that packs a powerful emotional punch. Read More
VOD film review: Paul
September 16, 2015 | David Farnor
Despite a game cast, this disappointing sci-fi comedy is no Galaxy Quest.Read More
VOD film review: Spooks: The Greater Good
September 16, 2015 | David Farnor
This big-screen outing for the BBC spy series isn’t afraid to keep things refreshingly low-key.Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (14th September 2015)
September 14, 2015 | David Farnor
As autumn gets underway, the season of appointment TV begins once more in fresh earnest. The X Factor and Strictly join The Great British Bake Off in the TV industry’s efforts to create event television – the kind of thing … Read More
VOD film review: The New Girlfriend
September 14, 2015 | David Farnor
Romain Duris is superb in Francois Ozon’s witty, stylish exploration of gender and identity.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: First Dates, Hunted, Gogglebox, The Nick
September 13, 2015 | David Farnor
What’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
