VOD film review: Dumb and Dumber To

This grossly unfunny sequel forgets what made the original movie so charming.
Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Chef’s Table

Wait. Before you go any further, eat something. Before you watch Chef’s Table, before you read this review, before you even think about reading something to do with Netflix’s new food documentary, get something in your belly. Because this series … Read More

VOD film review: The Emperor’s New Clothes

Director: Michael Winterbottom Cast: Russell Brand Certificate: 15 Watch The Emperor’s New Clothes online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play

What do you think of Russell Brand? … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 15 (The Scarecrow)

From the first meeting between Penguin and The Riddler to a hike in the woods, too many of the scenes in Gotham’s 15th episode hold little consequence for the show’s overarching narrative. However, The Scarecrow does succeed in the department … Read More

VOD film review: Beneath

Director: Ben Ketai Cast: Kelly Noonan, Jeff Fahey Certificate: 15 Watch Beneath online in the UK: Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

Have you ever … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

Already seen Episode 2? Keep reading at the end for some additional, spoiler-filled analysis.

“Do you think she’s safe with Littlefinger?”

That’s Brienne to Pod, as they continue their quest to pursue and protect Sansa Stark from all and sundry … Read More

Shudder UK film review: Open Windows

Director: Nacho Vigalondo Cast: Elijah Wood, Sasha Grey, Neil Maskell Certificate: 15 Watch Open Windows online in the UK: Shudder UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

The Internet not always a … Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 9 (Breaking Point)

Breaking Point feels like a fitting title for Episode 10 of Vikings Season 3 – after all, we just saw the Norsemen get their hairy asses handed to them on a French plate.

It’s no surprise, then, that our troops … Read More

Amazon Prime UK TV review: Outlander Episode 10

After last week’s episode of Outlander tackled the thorny subjects of gender equality and physical abuse – not entirely un-controversially – this week’s begins as far away from such things as possible: with an extended session of (ahem) female pleasure. … Read More

UK VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 19

It’s probably best to start off with a fairly massive spoiler warning, since there are a couple of significant twists in this episode. Still here? Okay then. But if you’re still reading this without having watched Broken Arrow, on your … Read More