Selfie’s social media premiere: a sign of the times?

Tonight in the US, Selfie premieres on ABC, but viewers around the world where able to watch it over a month ago on social media.

The show stars Karen Gillen as Eliza, a vain, mobile phone-addicted sales rep. After … Read More

Sky TV recap: Boardwalk Empire Final Season, Episode 3

After the fun of Episode 2, Episode 3 by comparison appears to be just treading water – but underneath, its legs are kicking violently.

Finally back in Atlantic City, the Onyx now nothing but a sleazy strip club, Nucky (Steve … Read More

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel gets day-and-date Netflix release in 2015

The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel will be released day-and-date on Netflix and in IMAX cinemas in 2015.

Netflix’s first fictional film, subtitled “The Green Legend”, is set to hit IMAX theatres on Friday 28th August next year, the same … Read More

VOD film review: Clash of the Titans

This underwhelming, unnecessary remake is a big epic with a tiny brain.Read More

Season 2 of Alpha House to hit Amazon on 24th October

Season 2 of Alpha House will be released on Amazon Prime Instant Video on Friday 24th October.

The political sitcom was the first of Amazon’s original pilots to be commissioned as a full series. Now, as the scheme produces its … Read More

Is this the year that Amazon beats Netflix?

Let’s face it. In the world of video on-demand, Amazon has always been second to Netflix. In terms of users, in terms of content, in terms of media coverage. And, most importantly, in terms of perception.

At the start of … Read More

Raindance Web Fest announces British Independent Series Awards winners

Raindance Web Fest, the UK’s only dedicated web series festival, ended last night with the announcement of its prize winners. Dubbed the British Independent Series Awards (BISA) – to go with the BIFAs – the ceremony, which was hosted by … Read More

VOD film review: Paranorman

This wonderfully dark horror comedy has heart, scares and spectacle for kids and adult alike.Read More

VOD film review: Sound of My Voice

Director: Zal Batmanglij Cast: Brit Marling, Lorna Michaelson, Christopher Denham Certificate: 15 Watch Sound of My Voice online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“Somewhere in the valley, there is … Read More

iPlayer Picks: BBC TV review: Our Girl (Episode 1)

Turn on your TV today and what are you most likely to see? Crime thrillers. High-concept sci-fi mysteries. Period dramas.

If you turn on BBC One at 9pm on a Sunday, though, you’ll see something different.

Our Girl stars Lacey … Read More