VOD film review: Raze

This dark action thriller makes up for shallow substance with bloody, brutal action.Read More

VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 7

This contains spoilers.

“She’s also missing her little finger. That’s not from the bus, but it looks like a recent wound.”

That’s the paramedic taking Simone to hospital after she got hit by a bus at the end of last … Read More

VOD recap: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 10 (The Children)

You’d almost think it was deliberate that HBO took a week break, just so that the Game of Thrones Season 4 finale could be shown on Father’s Day. Because father’s are important in Westeros. In Tywin’s case, important in screwing … Read More

VOD film review: TRON: Legacy

This stunning but disappointing TRON sequel is blue, shiny, and ultimately shallow.Read More

Netflix TV review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2, Episode 6 (You Also Have a Pizza)

What is love? It’s Valentine’s Day and this is the question posed to the inhabitants of Litchfield prison in short cut-scenes throughout Episode 6. Sometimes humbling, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious; it’s an array of stylistic writing that shows awareness for … Read More

Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episode 5 (Closer Than Sisters)

“You have to name something to make it come to life,” says Vanessa Ives (Eva Green) in Episode 5 of Penny Dreadful. “Like a witch’s spell.” That’s why she names the all the animals she stuffs and displays. Dead things … Read More

VOD film review: Last Vegas

A-list cast chemistry makes this Hangover-like comedy more mature than just the age of its cast.Read More

Netflix UK review: Orange Is the New Black Season 2 Episode 5 (Low Self-Esteem City)

Episode 5 revolves around faith. Following the story of Gloria Mendoza (Selenis Leyva), it explores her relationship with faith as well as her status within the prison. A strong believer in the lighting of candles and the power of hope, … Read More

VOD film review: Silent Sonata

Director: Janez Burger Cast: Leon Lucev, Ravil Sultanov, Pauliina Rasanen Certificate: 15 Watch Silent Sonata online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / iTunes

Silent Sonata was originally called Circus Fantasticus is its home country of Slovenia. … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2 Episode 6 (Futamono)

This review contains spoilers.

A multi-layered, many-faceted feast awaits us in this week’s episode, following the catalyst that was the death of Beverly Katz. After a quiet, disciplined hour, Episode 6 (Futamono) is a riot of sound, sight and smell. … Read More