UK TV review: American Horror Story Freak Show (Episode 7)

So, it turns out that a decadent life of foie gras and caviar for breakfast isn’t quite enough to keep the Tattler sisters (Sarah Paulson) at peace with the fact that, despite his wealth, Dandy Mott (Finn Wittrock) is clearly … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Gotham Episode 8 (The Mask)

Although it’s saddled once again with an insignificant case-of-the-week, Episode 8 of Gotham does well to build on the momentum of last week’s season-high episode with some strong development in several of its arcs. Indeed, it would seem as though … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Smashed

Director: James Ponsoldt Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally Certificate: 15 Watch Smashed online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

RE: The worst teacher we have … Read More

Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 4)

New episodes of Ripper Street Season 3 are added exclusively to Amazon Prime Instant Video at 9pm every Friday.

Warning: If you haven’t seen Episodes 1, 2 or 3, this will contain spoilers.

Part of the fun of watching … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Elektra

Director: Rob Bowman Cast: Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Kirsten Prout Certificate: 12 Watch Elektra online in the UK: Netflix UK

Superhero movies have become a blockbuster staple, which has resulted in a plethora of characters getting their own outing. Both … Read More

VOD film review: Going the Distance

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long make sparks fly in this natural, funny rom-com.Read More

VOD film review: Age of the Dragons

This disappointing take on Moby Dick fails to live up to its absurd premise.Read More

VOD TV recap: Arrow Season 3, Episode 5 (The Secret Origin of Felicity Smoak)

This week’s Felicity-centric episode opens with a nicely cut-together montage of three fight training sequences: Oliver and Roy, Laurel and Ted Grant, and Thea and Malcolm Merlyn, who are continuing their training in secret now they’re now back in Starling … Read More

VOD film review: Stations of the Cross

Disturbing, thought-provoking and genuinely moving. Read More

VOD film review: The Town

This accomplished, riveting crime drama isn’t as hot as Heat, but it’s still a scorcher.Read More