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Chaplin on VOD: Moving on to bigger things (1920s)
August 15, 2015 | Simon KinnearAs Charlie Chaplin makes his UK VOD debut, we look at the director’s pioneering work during the 1920s.
It’s easy to forget that, when Charlie Chaplin made The Kid in 1921, he was already a veteran – the star and … Read More
VOD film review: Theeb
August 15, 2015 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Naji Abu Nowar Cast: Jacir Eid, Hassan Mutlag, Hussein Salameh, Marji Audeh, Jack Fox Certificate: 15 Watch Theeb online in the UK: Sky Cinema / NOW / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / … Read More
VOD film review: Glassland
August 14, 2015 | David FarnorJack Reynor and Toni Collette are superb in this heartbreaking drama.Read More
45 Years: Andrew Haigh’s Curzon Home Cinema film collection
August 14, 2015 | David FarnorAndrew Haigh’s 45 Years arrives in UK cinemas and on Curzon Home Cinema on Friday 28th August. Ahead of its release, the acclaimed director of Weekend Andrew Haigh has curated a handful of his favourite films from the current Curzon … Read More
Top Gear finale takes pole position on BBC iPlayer
August 14, 2015 | David FarnorTop Gear’s final episode raced into pole position on BBC iPlayer this summer, helping the VOD service to rebound from a seasonal lull.
In June, the final chapter in the Clarkson, May and Hammond saga was the most popular title … Read More
Full UKTV channel portfolio lands on BT TV
August 14, 2015 | David FarnorAll of UKTV’s channels are coming to BT TV, as part of a new deal.
BT TV and UKTV today announced a new deal to make UKTV’s full portfolio of channels available to BT customers for the very first time, … Read More
First look Netflix TV review: Dinotrux (Episode 1)
August 13, 2015 | David Farnor“Crush it! Smash it! Move it! Lift it!” cries the theme tune for Netflix’s new animated kids’ series, Dinotrux. The show, based on the books by Chris Gall, combines all young boys’ favourite things: crushing, smashing, moving, lifting, trucks and … Read More
Interview: Behind the scenes of White God with dog trainer Teresa Ann Miller
August 13, 2015 | David FarnorWhite God is now on Netflix UK (read our review here). The film, which follows the relationship between a young girl (Lily) and her dog (Hagen) during a canine uprising in Budapest, is unlike any other film you’ve seen – … Read More
Curzon Home Cinema launches on Virgin Media Tivo boxes
August 13, 2015 | David FarnorCurzon Home Cinema has launched on Virgin Media TiVo boxes.
The pay-per-view VOD platform, which offers independent and art house films to rent, is operated by the Curzon Cinemas chain, including the Artificial Eye label. While the company continues … Read More
New Doctor Who Season 9 trailer
August 13, 2015 | David FarnorDoctor Who Season 9 is just over a month away and, just in case you need something to pass the time, the BBC has released a new trailer for the series.
We’ve already had a glimpse of what’s in store … Read More