UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 1

“It was a test. Not for what came before but what came after. It was a test for what comes now.”

That was Reverend Matt Jamison (Christopher Eccleston) in Season 1 of The Leftovers, HBO’s mysterious drama that bewitched and … Read More

VOD film review: Catch Me Daddy

The Wolfe brothers establish themselves as a major new talent with this stunning Yorkshire thriller.Read More

Ridiculous, camp and OTT: Why Empire is a TV phenomenon

With Empire available to stream online, we look back at the first season of Lee Daniels’ phenomenal TV show.

It’s quite difficult to explain exactly how much of a phenomenon Empire is, but here goes. It is the number one … Read More

VOD film review: Convenience

A fast and funny comedy that leaves you with a smile on your face.Read More

From Mad Max to Oppenheimer: Listen to Episode 2 of PODzilla

Last month, we introduced the latest part of the VODzilla.co family: our new baby, PODzilla. Unlike a baby, you can take it with you in your pocket and listen to it whenever you want. Like a baby, though, we can’t … Read More

Catch up TV reviews: The Last Man on Earth, Body Donors, Forced Marriage Cops, The Almost Impossible Game Show

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

VOD film review: By Our Selves

Director: Andrew Kötting Cast: Toby Jones, Andrew Kötting, Freddie Jones Watch By Our Selves online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

It’s been three years since … Read More

Great British Bake Off recipe for iPlayer success

The Great British Bake Off has proven a recipe for streaming success, bumping BBC iPlayer out of its summer lull early.

The nation’s favourite cookery show was the most popular programme on BBC iPlayer in August 2015 – not just … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 9, Episode 3 (Under The Lake)

This is a spoiler-free review. Already seen it? Read on at the end for spoilers.

Doctor Who was bumped back to its latest ever start for a new episode on BBC One. The sky may fall in histrionic articles about … Read More

Netflix UK film review: The Adjustment Bureau

Damon and Blunt excel in this thoughtful and earnest genre-bender.Read More