Top 23 new releases coming soon to Amazon Prime in July 2015

Amazon Prime Instant Video has always suffered in comparison to Netflix, despite its strong selection of indie and art-house titles, courtesy of deals with distributors such as StudioCanal. This summer, though, Amazon is hitting back hard: the VOD service not … Read More

Top 24 new releases coming soon to Netflix UK in July 2015

Camp Firewood is more than just a summer camp. It’s a way of life. And an odd cult comedy from 14 years ago, starring Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd and Elizabeth Banks.

As they reunite for a prequel … Read More

Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (28th June 2015)

If music be the food of love, stream on, BBC fans. As the end of June approaches, iPlayer is full of the sounds of Glastonbury, but there is more to enjoy, as this week also saw the premiere of an … Read More

VOD film review: Love Is Strange

Ira Sachs’ heart-warming portrait of one couple’s unrelenting bond is a beautiful ode to love and commitment.Read More

BBC TV review: The Game

Missed the BBC’s spy thriller? We catch up with The Game and where you can watch it online in the UK.

What game, you may be wondering, is the title of this show referring to? Is it drug dealing, as … Read More

Reviewed: Amazon kids’ TV pilots (2015)

Amazon Studios’ new TV pilot season is here and there are six new kids shows for your consideration.

The pilots come from an accomplished roster of talent, including David Babcock (Gilmore Girls), Andrew Green (Hannah Montana) and The Jim Henson … Read More

VOD film review: Beyond The Lights

A deeply likeable crowd-pleaser with one of the best performances by a British actress in recent years.Read More

Netflix UK film review: What Happened, Miss Simone?

Director: Liz Garbus Cast: Nina Simone Watch What Happened, Miss Simone? online in the UK: Netflix

It’s very telling that while the trailer for Liz Garbus’ new documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? uses her most iconic song – Feelin’ Good … Read More

Film4oD to close in July

Film4oD will close in July.

The pay-per-view VOD service, which first launched in November 2010, was originally powered by FilmFlex, a joint IPTV venture from Sony and Disney to distribute digital titles.

FilmFlex, which was one of the largest … Read More

VOD film review: Station to Station

Director: Doug Aitken Certificate: 12A Watch Station to Station online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Dogwoof TV / Google Play / iTunes

There’s something magical about trains. You can fall asleep in one place and, without moving, wake … Read More