VOD film review: X-Men 2: United (X2)

This character-driven blockbuster is a thrilling, thoughtful sequel that marks X-Men out from the pack.Read More

VOD film review: X-Men (2000)

The X-Men franchise gets off to a strong start with this surprisingly low-key blockbuster.Read More

Sky Atlantic TV review: Penny Dreadful Episode 1

“With me you will behold terrible wonders,” says Sir Malcolm Murray (Timothy Dalton) to a young mortician in 19th century London whom he is trying to recruit. The mission? To find a missing person. “Why me?” asks the fellow. “Because … Read More

VOD film review: Paper Heart

Unique and unusual, Paper Heart is a heartwarming whirlwind of feelings, film-making and mini cardboard people. Read More

VOD film review: Cupcakes

Director: Eytan Fox Cast: Efrat Dor, Dana Ivgy, Keren Berger Certificate: 12 Watch Cupcakes online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Media / EE

Nothing in the world is quite like Eurovision. Silly … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Episodes Season 3 – a sitcom that still has its bite

“Hey, it’s Joey from FRIENDS!”

That’s a policeman to Matt LeBlanc as he’s pulled into the station for drunk driving. There follows five minutes of awkward autographs and banter, as Matt tries to get out of the charges.

It’s … Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7 Episode 5 (The Runaways)

In the best episode since the first of this season, Matthew Weiner and partners return to business as usual. Don’s back behind a desk, behaving himself (sort of) and looking to climb the stairs to his former prestige.

The … Read More

Amazon Prime Instant Video film review: Black Beauty

Director: Caroline Thompson Cast: Sean Bean, Alan Cumming, David Thewlis, Andrew Knott Certificate: U Watch Black Beauty online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video

Adapted from Anna Sewell’s 1877 eponymous novel, Black Beauty was always going to be a … Read More

Meet Amazon’s first original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video

Amazon has announced its first-ever original kids TV shows for Prime Instant Video.

The company has already established itself as the go-to subscription VOD service for children’s entertainment, thanks to its acquisition of everything from ThunderCats to Round the Twist. … Read More

VOD film review: Touchy Feely

Director: Lynn Shelton Cast: Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Elliot Page, Josh Pais Watch Touchy Feely online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes

When is masseuse not a masseuse? When they can’t stand touching people. It’s the kind of story … Read More