UK VOD TV review: The Knick Episode 5

We’ve reached the halfway point of The Knick and it feels like a turning point. After four episodes of heavy exposition, it feels like Steven Soderbergh is finally letting the reins out with his characters – he’s letting their actions … Read More

VOD film review: Being Nice

Director: Andrew Blackburn Cast: Jessica Francis, Alex Warren, Jackie Howe Certificate: TBC Watch Being Nice online in the UK: VHX

Mumblecore goes British in Being Nice, a cute drama about a 20-something finding her way in life.

Jen is … Read More

Top 10 TV shows and movies on BBC iPlayer (Thursday 13th November)

The Fall

Season 2 of The Fall starts tonight, with Gillian Anderson reprising her role as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, who’s continuing her increasingly desperate hunt for the serial murderer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan). But if you missed BBC Two’s … Read More

UK TV review: The Strain (Season 1, Episode 9)

How do you follow a claustrophobic hour of tense TV? Expand outwards – and risk undoing all of that suspense. Episode 9 does just that – and, sure enough, the excitement wriggles away like a weird vampiric worm offered a … Read More

Vimeo On Demand webseries review: High Maintenance (Season 2)

Breathe a relaxed sigh: High Maintenance has returned for a second season. The webseries follows a pot dealer on his rounds in Brooklyn. A comedy about weed? It might sound like a dumb stoner show, but cast aside your low … Read More

VOD film review: Super Mario Bros

Director: Rocky Morton, Anabel Jankel Cast: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper Certificate: PG Watch Super Mario Bros online: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play

Nintendo’s only ever venture into … Read More

VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 9 (The Garveys At Their Best)

On 14th October, 2 per cent of humanity disappeared. Why? Viewers tuning into Damon Lindelof’s series The Leftovers in the hope of finding out will be disappointed. Because it’s not about that. The mystery of the series isn’t the cause … Read More

VOD film review: Chef

Jon Favreau’s feel-good comedy about a chef starting over serves up sincerity, affection and sandwiches.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: American Horror Story: Freak Show Episode 4 (Edward Mordrake Part 2)

Tendrils of Edward Mordrake’s (Wes Bentley) Dracularian green mist leads the camera into the crux of Episode 4, the concluding half of the Halloween two-parter. Dressed in his Victoriana garb of top hat and cloak, Edward cuts a fine, gothic … Read More

VOD film review: The Case Against 8

Directors: Ben Cotner, Ryan White Cast: Jeffrey Zarrillo, Paul Katami, Kris Perry, Sandy Stier Watch The Case Against 8 online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play

In 2008, California legalised … Read More