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.
Roku Streaming Stick review (UK)
May 4, 2014 | David FarnorEver wanted to stream Netflix on your TV but don’t have a PlayStation or Xbox? Is your TV simply not Smart enough? Streaming media devices are where it’s at. And if you’ve ever searched for that phrase, you’ve probably come … Read More
Why Britain believes in Rev
May 3, 2014 | David FarnorLast month, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said that he believed “we should be more confident about our status as a Christian country”. The comments, written in The Church Times ahead of Easter Sunday, prompted 50 notable public figures to … Read More
UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 3 (Field Trip)
May 3, 2014 | Chris BryantEpisode 3 opens in Mad Men’s most relaxed position: Don smoking in a cinema. He sees the cars pull away and the couples that adorn the screen, as they hold hands and fall in love – a contrast to what … Read More
VOD film review: The Damned United
May 2, 2014 | Selina PearsonPeter Morgan and Michael Sheen team up for another character-driven winner.Read More
Straight to VOD: Material film review (iTunes)
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Craig Freimond Cast: Riaad Moosa, Carishma Basday Watch Material online in the UK: iTunes
Lots of stand-up comedians seem to make movies these days. What’s up with that?
Full of observations about life, comedians love to take the … Read More
VOD film review: Drag Me to Hell
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorScary, funny, and absolutely terrifying, Drag me to Hell is a great modern horror.Read More
VOD film review: In Bloom (Birds Eye View Film Festival)
May 2, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Simon Gross, Nana Ekvtimishvili Cast: Lika Babluani, Mariam Bokeria Watch In Bloom online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema
Coming-of-age stories are nothing new. After all, growing up is a universal thing. In the UK last year, indie dramas … Read More
VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 17 (Turn, Turn, Turn)
May 1, 2014 | Neil BrazierTo coincide with the release of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the agents have to deal with the ramifications of what is happening inside their own agency – and you can be sure there’ll be treachery afoot!
After seeing the … Read More
Amazon Prime Video film review: Rabbit Hole
May 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: John Cameron Mitchell Cast: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller Certificate: 15 Watch Rabbit Hole online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Grief. A source of inspiration for all … Read More
TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 4 (Oathkeeper) – spoilers
April 30, 2014 | Selina PearsonWarning: This review contains spoilers.
If you speak to anyone who watched Episode 4 of Game of Thrones Season 4, they will mention one of two things. Which of these is mentioned first will depend on whether they have read … Read More