Netflix finds Scotland’s funny bone as London gets dramatic

Scotland streams more comedy shows on Netflix than anywhere else in the UK, according to rare data released by the streaming service.

The VOD giant is almost as famous for its tight-lipped approach to viewing figures as its big-budget original … Read More

Netflix UK film review: The Light Between Oceans

Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander shine in Derek Cianfrance’s picturesque and powerfully emotional weepie.Read More

Netflix UK film review: The Discovery

Netflix’s new original sci-fi is full of strong potential that is frustratingly unrealised.
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UK TV recap: Arrow Season 5, Episode 17 (Kapiushon)

Arrow finally makes good on its flashback sequences as it delivers its darkest episode to date. Read More

Amazon UK TV review: Into the Badlands Season 2, Episode 2

“Oooh, a killer with principles.” Into the Badlands continues with the second episode of the new season and, frankly, it is spectacular. Unlike anything else on television, Into the Badlands has the scope for the grand unfolding of nationwide politics … Read More

VOD film review: Man Down

Shia LaBeouf is superb in this otherwise muddled, manipulative war film.Read More

Get your ass to Mars this May for Netflix’s new documentary

Netflix is getting its ass to Mars this May for a brand new documentary about the race to put humans on the Red Planet.

For centuries, our scarlet-coloured space neighbour has captured our imaginations, but in 2017, the idea of … Read More

Dave Benson Philips, Liam Neeson and Walter Presents join 2017 Pilot Light TV Festival line-up

Manchester’s Pilot Light TV Festival returns this May, with a line-up that boasts everything from Dave Benson Philips and Liam Neeson web series to the latest new show from Walter Presents.

The festival, which now in its sophomore season, runs … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Iron Fist Season 1 (Episodes 12 and 13 – spoilers)

Iron Fist attempts to balance ropey technique with sheer force.Read More

New releases and coming soon to MUBI UK (1st April 2017)

Another month begins on MUBI and April promises everything from Frank Capra to Shakespeare, with a helping of exclusive Discoveries picked up from the festival circuit around the world. Before that, we kick things off in brooding style, with a Marlon Brando double-bill.

Here’s what’s new, coming soon and leaving soon to the subscription streaming service:

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