New releases and coming soon on MUBI UK this week (7th November 2015)

Not getting your art house fix from Netflix? Wish there were more indie films on Amazon Prime? Every week, we round up the new releases on MUBI, a subscription VOD service that hand-picks films from around the world.

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VOD film review: The Runner

Nic Cage stars in this underwhelming drama that fails to spark to life.Read More

NOW TV joins new Apple TV app line-up

NOW has released a new app for the upgraded Apple TV.

The app was available on the previous version of Apple’s little black box, so the arrival of the streaming service will come as no surprise. In fact, it was … Read More

Big Clever Learning buys Digital Theatre

Big Clever Learning has acquired Digital Theatre.

Founded in 2009, the VOD service has established itself as a hub for streaming plays, operas, classical music and dance productions. Over the years, the catalogue has expanded to include such acclaimed and … Read More

“Binge-watch”: The word of the year

“Binge-watch” is the word of the year. Not according to us, but according to Collins English Dictionary.

Yes, in case you were worried you were the only one secretly addicted to Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, the official keepers … Read More

VOD film review: Dear White People

Director: Justin Simien Cast: Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris, Dennis Haysbert Certificate: 15 Watch Dear White People online in the UK: BFI Player / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play / Sky Store … Read More

UK TV recap: Arrow Season 4, Episode 4

This week’s episode was all about Captain Lance, which essentially meant it was a welcome showcase for the great Paul Blackthorne. As such, it offered some compelling emotional moments and, in true Arrow fashion, addressed a couple of lingering issues … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Master of None

Netflix’s new comedy show, Master Of None, comes towards the end of a year of exceptional American TV comedy shows examining modern young adult relationships, but Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang’s show doesn’t feel like it treads old, worn ground … Read More

Amazon’s autumn pilot season is here

Amazon’s autumn pilot season is here and it boasts a host of familiar faces, from 24’s Mary Lynn Rajskub and Christina Ricci to David Strathairn and Shaquille O’Neal.

The pilot episodes, which range from period biopic to a Shane Black … Read More

Netflix launches Dinotrux shorts to help put kids to bed

Cartoons on repeat. Disney on demand. DreamWorks animations featuring the “I like to move it, move it” lemurs from Madagascar. Netflix has become an invaluable tool for parents looking for a way to entertain their kids and get some rest … Read More