Trumping facts with fear: Why House of Cards Season 5 is more topical than ever

Warning: This contains mild spoilers for House of Cards Season 5 and major plot details about Season 4.

“These are dangerous times.” That’s the message put out by the Underwood administration in Season 5 of House of Cards. Premiering in … Read More

The Jihadis Next Door removed from Netflix

The Jihadis Next Door is no longer available on Netflix and All 4, following the discovery that it featured one of the London Bridge terrorists.

Channel 4’s documentary, which premiered in January last year, promised “extraordinary access to a new … Read More

Trailer: The Ranch returns for Part 3 this June

“I can’t answer that question.” “That’s the same thing Siri said.” That’s the sound of Ashton Kutcher and Sam Elliott returning to star in Netflix’s The Ranch.

Part 3 of the sitcom premieres this June on the streaming service, with … Read More

VOD film review: The Mummy (1999)

Balancing adventure, horror, action and laughs, 1999’s rollicking reboot of The Mummy is that rare thing: a real successor to Indiana Jones.Read More

UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 23 (Lian Yu)

Warning: This is a recap and contains spoilers, so do not read this until you have watched the episode. For information on how to watch it, click here.

Now that is how you do a season finale. We’ll admit, despite … Read More

Walter Presents heads back to Brazil for Merciless

This summer, Walter Presents is heading back to Brazil for serial killer thriller Merciless.

The Fall meets Dexter set in Rio de Janeiro, the series )(called Dupla Identidade in its home country) introduces us to South America’s most seductive murderer … Read More

Shudder UK film review: Primal Screen

Rodney Ascher’s documentary goes deep into the uncanny valley of the dolls.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: House of Cards Season 5 (Episode 6, 7 and 8)

Warning: This contains spoilers for Episodes 6 to 8 of House of Cards Season 5. Not seen the latest season? Read our spoiler-free review of the opening episodes here.

Having agreed to reopen voting in the uncertified states in order … Read More

Interview: Michael Showalter talks The Big Sick and balancing comedy and drama

Renowned for his breakthrough role in 2001 cult classic Wet Hot American Summer and multiple collaborations with comedian David Wain, Michael Showalter first turned his hand to directing with his debut The Baxter in 2005. Showalter didn’t direct another film … Read More

Amazon to make film about Monica Lewinsky

Amazon has acquired the script for a new film about Monica Lewinsky.

Called Linda and Monica, Flint Wainess’ screenplay ended up on the Black List of the best unproduced scripts at the end of last year. Now, it’s found itself … Read More