VOD film review: Evil Dead (2013)

As a relentless shocker, Evil Dead delivers, but it doesn’t stick to the skin in the same way as the original.Read More

VOD film review: The Gatekeepers

Director: Dror Moreh Cast: Aml Ayalon, Avraham Shalom, Avi Dichter, Carmi Gillon Watch online: blinkbox

The unseen shield. That’s the motto of the Shin Bet, Israeli’s security service. Committed to being invisible and shrouded in secrecy, the group has … Read More

VOD film review: Spring Breakers

Harmony Korine’s uneven satire manages to be about something – and at the same time absolutely nothing.Read More

VOD film review: Frankenweenie

This dark yet sweet story of one boy’s attachment to his best friend is a lovely lightning bolt of brilliance.Read More

Netflix UK film review: For A Good Time, Call…

Director: Jamie Travis Cast: Lauren Miller, Ari Graynor, Justin Long Certificate: 18 Watch For A Good Time, Call online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Sky Store

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Netflix UK TV review: Breaking Bad Season 5 Episode 9: Blood Money

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Warning: The following review will have spoilers for the past five seasons of Breaking Bad and a degree of plot discussion of the latest episode.

Well, we’re here. The … Read More

DVD review: The Place Beyond the Pines

Director: Derek Cianfrance Cast: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Rose Byrne Certificate: 15 Buy from Amazon Watch online: iTunes

The Place Beyond The Pines showcases two of the biggest names in film as two honour-bound fathers, Luke Glanton (Gosling) … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Breaking Bad Season 5 – Part 1

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The beginning of the end.

The eight episodes that make up Season Five Part One of Breaking Bad have an obvious slower pace compared to previous seasons. It certainly … Read More

Netflix review: The Killing (US) – Season Two

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Following the same murder case as Season One, The Killing Season Two sees Linden (Enos) and Holder (Kinnaman) continue to investigate numerous leads and try to uncover a deepening conspiracy that involved the death of Rosie Larsen.

Also … Read More

VOD film review: Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang

Director: Laurent Cantet Cast: Katie Coseni, Madeleine Bisson, Claire Mazerolle Certificate: 15 Watch online: Curzon Home Cinema

Laurent Cantet’s The Class, winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, struck a chord with audiences and critics because … Read More