Netflix UK film review: Human Capital

Director: Paolo Virzì Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Matilde Gioli Certificate: 15 Watch Human Capital online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Rich people, eh? … Read More

VOD film review: Premium Rush

Director: David Koepp Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Jamie Chung Certificate: 12 Watch Premium Rush online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Every 10 years or so, Sight & Sound magazine (the ‘grande … Read More

VOD film review: Ida

An impressively directed and deeply moving drama anchored by a pair of terrific performances.Read More

Amazon TV review: Transparent (Episodes 1 to 4)

It’s hard to use the words “best TV show of the year” when there have already been so many best TV shows of the year. But Transparent, which premieres tomorrow on Amazon Prime Instant Video, deserves to be up there. … Read More

UK TV review: Sons of Anarchy Final Season, Episode 2

Entering the second episode of Sons’ “Final Ride”, the audience is given a little progression on all fronts. Like a child testing the safety of a stormy sea before being swept away completely.

Toil and Till begins quietly, returning … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 2

“Daddy, I’m hungry.”

That’s the sound of The Strain going back to basics. After the opening episode’s rush of bonkers ideas and freaky creature design, Episode 2 is a calmer, leaner, scarier affair.

That’s not to say it isn’t … Read More

UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 2

Three years ago, 2 per cent of the world’s population disappeared. Gone. Vanished. Shuffled off their metaphysical coil.

Episode 1 of The Leftovers introduced the fascinating set-up in true Damon Lindelof fashion: with lots and lots of questions. Episode 2 … Read More

Sky TV review: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 2 (The Good Listener)

Episode 2 of Boardwalk Empire Season 5 introduces us to those characters that didn’t make it into the opening episode. We catch up with Eli Thompson (Shea Whigham), lamenting being exiled from his family, drowning in booze and urine. Gillian … Read More

VOD film review: Diana

Wooden dialogue and an unconvincing script leave this well-meaning biopic feeling shallow and bland.Read More

VOD film review: In Secret

Director: Charlie Stratton Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac, Tom Felton, Jessica Lange Certificate: 15 Watch In Secret online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

It is approximately 30 minutes until … Read More