Short film review: Power/Rangers (dark and gritty reboot by Joseph Kahn)

“Dark and gritty” are the first words that spring to mind when you see Power/Rangers, the fan reboot made by Joseph Kahn and Adi Shankar. Of course, they’re also the words that spring to mind when you see almost any … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 4 (Hero)

If you can’t beat them, join them. That’s the lesson learned by many TV characters over the years. Jimmy McGill isn’t most TV characters.

This week’s opening flashback sees McGill back in his “Slipping Jimmy” days, conning unsuspecting schmucks out … Read More

Fury: Intense, thrilling and terrifying

Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure, David Ayer’s intense actioner captures the rush and horror of war.Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 11 (The Distance)

Warning: This contains spoilers.

The Walking Dead continues its shuffling pace in The Distance, as the group deal with their trust issues surrounding newcomer Aaron (Ross Marquand). After making himself known to the survivors, he promises sanctuary and safety and … Read More

UK VOD TV review: Girls Season 4, Episode 6

So, how do you follow that? How does anyone bounce back after discovering their supposed beloved partner has a new beloved partner already?

Historically, Hannah would have hid in her room and stuck a cotton bud in her ear/cut her … Read More

VOD film review: Mr. Turner

Director: Mike Leigh Cast: Timothy Spall Certificate: 12 Watch Mr. Turner online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Rakuten TV

It’s not easy to communicate in grunts. Are … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Serena

Director: Susanne Bier Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper Certificate: 15 Watch Serena online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play / BFI Player

Serena waltzes onto DVD and … Read More

VOD film review: Miss Bala

Director: Gerardo Naranjo Cast: Stephanie Sigman, Irene Azuela, Noe Hernández, James Russo, José Yenque Certificate: 15 Watch Miss Bala online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

Miss Bala is the story of an … Read More

Short film review: Oscar-nominated live action shorts (2015)

Short films are a sadly overlooked part of awards season, but the VOD release of this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts on Vimeo and iTunes means that the talent and creativity behind this year’s miniature gems can be seen by as wide … Read More

Short film review: Oscar-nominated animated shorts 2015

Short films are a sadly overlooked part of awards season, but the VOD release of this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts on Vimeo and iTunes means that the talent and creativity behind this year’s miniature gems can be seen by as wide … Read More