VOD film review: Black Christmas

Director: Bob Clark Cast: Olivia Hussey, Margot Kidder, Keir Dullea, John Saxon Certificate: 18 Watch Black Christmas online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Many an influential horror film can … Read More

Netflix unleases trailer for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2

Netflix has unleashed the first trailer for its Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, the follow-up to Ang Lee’s sensational martial arts masterpiece, is based on the novel Iron Knight, Silver Vase, by … Read More

VOD film review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Hugely entertaining period spy hijinks.Read More

VOD film review: Angels Sing

Director: Tim McCanlies Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson Certificate: PG Watch Angels Sing online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“On the first day of Christmas, … Read More

UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 9 (Ten Thirteen)

This contains some spoilers, although we’ve tried to keep them to a minimum

“Violence is weakness.” “You’re wrong.”

Ever since its opening episode, The Leftovers has often struggled with plot. Not its story, but the way it’s presented. The show … Read More

FrightFest Presents unveils second wave of VOD titles for February 2016

FrightFest Presents has unveiled its second wave of VOD titles to be released in February and March 2016.

The digital label, a joint initiative between the horror film festival and Icon, launched earlier this year with six favourites from the … Read More

VOD film review: Precious

Director: Lee Daniels Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz Certificate: 15 Watch Precious online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Life is not easy when you come from a broken … Read More

Trailer: Sparks and Embers available to watch online for Christmas

Kris Marshall rom-com Sparks and Embers will be available to watch online this Christmas.

Gavin Boyter’s festive flick is released in UK cinemas on Friday 18th December, when it will also be available to unwrap at home. Marshall is … Read More

Scott Buck signs on as Iron Fist showrunner

Netflix has signed up Scott Buck as showrunner for Iron Fist.

The Marvel series follows Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage in the two giants’ team-up to bring a group of superheroes to the screen – all of them will … Read More

2015 BIFA awards: Full list of winners and where to watch them online

Ex Machina swept the board last night at the 2015 Moet British Independent Film Awards. The MBIFAs gave Alex Garland’s sci-fi four prizes, including three of the big gongs: Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay, plus Outstanding … Read More