88:88 gets exclusive global release on MUBI this March

88:88 will be released exclusively on MUBI on Friday 18th March.

The experimental debut feature from Canadian director Isiah Medina is described by MUBI as a “densely layered montage that is both formally rigorous and emotionally raw [and] explodes … Read More

MovieSwap, The Screening Room… Hollywood is getting with the times – but still thinking backwards

Sean Parker speaking at San Francisco’s Web 2.0 Summit in 2011 Photo: Kevin Krejci

You may soon be able to watch the latest blockbuster releases on the same day that they are released in cinemas, if Hollywood is won over … Read More

The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (13th March 2016)

We review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)

Trapped

“It seems more than likely that someone was murdered and dismembered … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: Doctor Thorne, The Aliens, Penn and Teller

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 … Read More

Walter Presents eyes overseas expansion as views pass 5m

Channel 4 is now eyeing up international markets for a possible expansion of Walter Presents. The on-demand channel for foreign-language TV, which forms part of the broadcaster’s VOD service, All 4, is already a huge success, despite having launched only … Read More

This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (13th March)

Heard of BFI Player? Well, there’s also BFI Player+, a subscription service that offers an all-you-can-eat selection of hand-picked classics.

Every Friday, Mark Kermode highlights one of the collection’s titles with a video introduction. This week, it’s Rashomon. Akira … Read More

Interview: Sarah Bolger talks FrightFest Presents’ Emelie

The Thompsons are the very definition of a normal family. But on the eve of their 13th wedding anniversary, their usual babysitter has to cancel, leaving Dan and Joyce to call upon a new girl who seems like a dream … Read More

YouTube Co-Founder launches live-streaming food platform

From YouTube to Periscope and Twitch, there are live-streaming video platforms for almost anything you could think of these days. Last year, Sywork launched, giving artists the chance to stream their drawing and painting process to audiences around the world. … Read More

Time Out of Mind available to watch online with digital extras

Time Out of Mind will be available to watch online with digital extras from Monday 14th March.

The film stars Richard Gere as George, a squatter who finds himself homeless. Seeking refuge at New York’s Bellevue Hospital, he forms a … Read More

Marvel’s Luke Cage gets September release date

The release date for Marvel’s Luke Cage has been revealed as Friday 30th September.

Mike Colter announced the date at the premiere of Daredevil Season 2 in New York last night. While premiere dates for Netflix’s Marvel series are usually … Read More