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 VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4 (Sons of the Harpy)
May 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Already 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 Farnor
From 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 Farnor
This indie musical romance is a sharply scripted, handsomely performed show-stopper.Read More
VOD film review: Unbroken
May 4, 2015 | David Farnor
An extraordinary true tale made disappointingly ordinary.Read More
UK TV review: The Enfield Haunting (Episode 1)
May 3, 2015 | David Farnor
Practical effects and a convincing cast make this real haunting truly scaryRead More
Short film review: Exteriors (2014)
May 3, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Matt Paley Cast: Rachel Trachtenburg, Sasha Frolova Runtime: 11mins Watch Exteriors online in the UK: Vimeo
We live in an age where videos can be watched on any screen at any time, but despite the rise in on-the-go streaming, … Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 13 (The Watch)
May 3, 2015 | David Farnor
Not seen Episodes 1 to 12? This will contain spoilers. Already seen Episode 13? Read on at the bottom for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.
After last week’s gunpoint cliffhanger, things continue to take a turn for the violent in Episode … Read More
VOD film review: Argerich
May 3, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Stéphanie Argerich Cast: Martha Argerich, Annie Dutoit, Lyda Chen, Stephen Kovacevich Certificate: PG Watch Argerich online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Say the words “classical music documentary” … Read More
VOD film review: Chalet Girl
May 3, 2015 | David Farnor
With sassy performances and solid on-slope action, Chalet Girl is gnarly stuff. Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 12 (Lallybroch)
May 2, 2015 | David Farnor
Already seen Episode 12? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled notes.
So, the secret’s out. Jamie knows everything there is to know about Claire. That’s it. Show’s over. Everyone can go home.
Except, it isn’t. There are … Read More
