Latest Posts
Alien: Covenant: A scary sequel that makes its predecessor better
September 25, 2017 | David Farnor
Ridley Scott’s operatic horror is so terrifyingly good it actually makes Prometheus better.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Star Trek: Discovery (spoiler-free)
September 25, 2017 | Ian Winterton
Pitch perfect: this is TV Trek that’s every bit as good – and maybe better – than JJ Abram’s feature film reboot.
Read More
Anime Monday: Looking back at 2006’s Death Note
September 25, 2017 | Roxy Simons
With stunning animation, an intense narrative and memorable characters, Death Note is one of the best anime series of the 21st century.Read More
VOD film review: The Red Turtle
September 25, 2017 | Neil Alcock
A triumph of originality and unpredictability, The Red Turtle is a weird and wonderful fable that plays out like a woozy dreamRead More
From Storaro to Star Trek: Discovery – 2:1 aspect ratio’s big journey to the small screen
September 25, 2017 | Benedict Seal
What do Jurassic World, Stranger Things and The Handmaid’s Tale have in common? With the arrival of Star Trek: Discovery, we examine the new aspect ratio boldly taking over our screens.
Discontent with merely changing the world of cinematography, legendary … Read More
Catch up TV review: Electric Dreams, Bad Move, Porters, Eamonn & Ruth’s 7 Year Itch
September 24, 2017 | David Farnor
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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
UK TV review: Halt and Catch Fire Season 4, Episode 5
September 24, 2017 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers. Not see Episode 3? Read our spoiler-free review of Halt and Catch Fire Season 4’s opening episodes here.
“It was never about where it ended up. It was about how it felt.” That’s Joe (Lee Pace) … Read More
American Vandal: Netflix’s true crime spoof isn’t the show you think it is
September 24, 2017 | David Farnor
What Netflix’s true crime spoof lacks in laughs it makes up for with honest insights into teen life.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Transparent Season 4
September 24, 2017 | David Farnor
Transparent’s occasionally uneven trip to Israel finds profound emotion in its tale of family strength and support.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Shooter Season 2 (spoilers)
September 24, 2017 | David Farnor
Shooter’s second season balances an uneven tone and message with a strong cast and compelling pacing.Read More
