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VOD film review: The Machine
March 19, 2014 | David FarnorAn electric indie sci-fi that doesn’t let its low budget stop it tackling big ideas.Read More
VOD film review: The Bling Ring
March 19, 2014 | RubySofia Coppola’s social critique of celebrity wannabe teens in Hollywood is ironically flashy and fleeting.Read More
Google Chromecast released in the UK for £30
March 19, 2014 | David FarnorGoogle Chromecast is released today in the UK. The streaming stick, which plugs into the HDMI port of your telly, turns any old set into a smart television, allowing you to stream content from services such as YouTube and Netflix … Read More
Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 7 (Chapter 20)
March 18, 2014 | Chris BryantChapter 20 of House of Cards spends half an hour progressing pragmatically, showing the audience the depths of deception and plethora of pretence that each and every character utilizes to get what they want.
Michael Kelly’s Doug continues being a … Read More
VOD film review: Queen of Versailles
March 18, 2014 | David FarnorThis superb documentary skewers the fragile nature of consumerism and capitalism.Read More
Soaring subscription services drive digital entertainment sales up to 60% of UK market
March 17, 2014 | David FarnorDigital sales accounted for 60 per cent of the UK home entertainment market in 2013, thanks to soaring demand for subscription services such as Netflix and NOW.
These “access services” include audio platforms, such as Spotify, and in-app purchases from … Read More
BBC’s Sherlock and Doctor Who Season 6 now on Netflix UK and Amazon Prime Instant Video
March 17, 2014 | David FarnorSherlock lands on Netflix UK after Season 3’s broadcast on BBC One. Photo: BBC/Hartswood Films
Sherlock Season 1 and 2 and Season 6 of Doctor Who have been added to Netflix UK and Amazon Prime Instant Video today.
The shows … Read More
VOD film review: Avengers Assemble
March 17, 2014 | David FarnorJoss Whedon assembles the heck out of Marvel’s superheroes with this jaw-dropping blockbuster.Read More
VOD film review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
March 17, 2014 | Chris BryantThis fiery sequel is an intelligent, timely spectacle.Read More
Amazon Prime Instant Video TV review: Vikings Season 2, Episode 3 (Treachery)
March 17, 2014 | David Farnor“Let us not be afraid, but rather more watchful – and ultimately decisive.”
King Eckbert’s reaction to Ragnar and his horde invading Wessex is as calculated as it is chilling. Vikings, the Other, who show no respect for Christian churches … Read More