Why you should be watching Shining Girls on Apple TV

If you were ever in doubt that Elisabeth Moss is one of the greatest actors working today, Shining Girls will convince you beyond any doubt. A twisting, harrowing, fascinating thriller, it’s grounded – and driven – by Moss’ raw, intense … Read More

VOD film review: Operation Mincemeat

A starry cast and strange-but-true premise grounds this entertaining wartime thriller.Read More

UK TV review: The Midwich Cuckoos

A superb cast and rich script find fresh depths and fear in this chilling sci-fi classic.Read More

VOD film reivew: Elizabeth: A Portrait in Parts

Roger Michell’s surprisingly playful portrait is an entertaining chronicle of the Queen’s reign.Read More

Playground review: An essential film about childhood

Beautifully acted and emotionally wrenching, this playground bullying drama is an essential film about childhood.Read More

VOD film review: Listen

Lucia Moniz delivers a heart-wrenchingly good performance in this moving, well-acted drama.Read More

 VOD film review: The Burning Sea (Nordsjøen)

John Andreas Anderson’s timely disaster movie imagines an environmental catastrophe occurring beneath Norway’s oil platform network.Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Big Boys, Hypothetical, The 1% Club, Spreadsheet

What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.

Big Boys (All 4)

Jack Rooke becomes the latest … Read More

VOD film review: Ambulance

Michael Bay’s high-octane, high-concept thriller is an enjoyably bombastic ride.Read More

VOD film review: RRR

This big, bold and brilliant Telugu blockbuster is a rip-roaring romp that’s ridiculous and remarkably riveting.Read More