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VOD film review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
April 11, 2017 | David FarnorThis enjoyably downbeat prequel is the least Star Wars of all the Star Wars films – and all the better for it.Read More
The Crown and Fleabag rule over BAFTA TV nominations
April 11, 2017 | David FarnorThe Crown and Fleabag rule over this year’s BAFTA TV awards, as both Netflix and BBC Three bag nominations.
Netflix’s lavish royal series marked the streaming giant’s first big move into British programming, with Left Bank Pictures producing the BBC-worthy … Read More
Netflix orders 12-part baby doc from UK’s Nutopia
April 11, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has ordered a new documentary series about babies from UK producer Nutopia.
The show, which spans 12 episodes, will explore the science and experience of newborn humans in their first year of life. The big-budget series will film in … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 15
April 10, 2017 | David FarnorDesignated Survivor balances serious politics with enjoyably silly action, as the conspiracies only get deeper.Read More
Golden Bear winner On Body and Soul leads MUBI’s 2017 acquisitions
April 10, 2017 | David FarnorGolden Bear winner On Body and Soul is leading MUBI’s wave of new acquisitions for 2017. The subscription streaming service has established itself as a go-to platform for acclaimed festival favourites, often distributing films that would otherwise not get a … Read More
First Look UK TV review: Prison Break Season 5
April 10, 2017 | Nathanael SmithWith Prison Break back for a fifth season, we take a spoiler-free look at the show’s return.
There’s an urgent, genuinely baffling mystery at the centre of Prison Break Season 5. It’s not why Lincoln Burrows has been sent a … Read More
Why you should be watching Big Little Lies
April 10, 2017 | Victoria CuratoloAlready seen Big Little Lies? Read our spoiler-filled review here.
When teasers and billboards started surfacing of Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon looking rather distrustful in an upcoming drama, it was hard not to be immediately interested – what are … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Buddy Thunderstruck Season 1
April 10, 2017 | Ian WintertonA sure sign that a show is going to be a hit with kids is if some adults start worrying that it’s not entirely wholesome. By some stretch, Netflix’s Buddy Thunderstruck is one such show – during its first few … Read More
VOD film review: Panic Room
April 9, 2017 | David FarnorDavid Fincher’s underrated home invasion flick is a gripping thriller with a breakout turn from a young Kristen Stewart.Read More
UK TV recap: Legends of Tomorrow, Season 2, Episode 16 (Doomworld)
April 9, 2017 | Matthew TurnerThe Legion of Doom rewrite reality and the Legends take a big hit in the penultimate episode of Season 2.Read More