VOD film review: Ballet Boys

Director: Kenneth Elvebakk Cast: Lukas Bjørneboe Brændsrød, Syvert Lorenz Garcia, Torgeir Lund Certificate: 12A Watch Ballet Boys online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk

Directed by Kenneth Elvebakk, … Read More

VOD film review: The Two Faces of January

Director: Hossein Amini Cast: Oscar Isaac, Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst Certificate: 15 Watch The Two Faces of January online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

There’s a … Read More

On-demand viewing almost level with linear TV

It is no secret that video on-demand viewing is on the up, but new research suggests that it is now almost level with linear TV in the US.

75 percent of people watch any type of streamed video several times … Read More

TV review: Doctor Who Season 8, Episode 4 (Listen)

One day, we’re going to find out that Steven Moffat is actually a time traveller and has been writing his episodes of Doctor Who out of order. How else to explain an episode like Listen, whose crystalline perfection – tautly … Read More

Competition: Win Frank on DVD – plus a copy of the soundtrack! [CLOSED]

The wonderful Frank is out on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD on Monday 15th September (read our review here) – and to celebrate the release of everyone’s favourite Michael Fassbender-in-a-giant-papier-mache-head comedy, we’re teaming up with Curzon Film World to give away … Read More

UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 1

This week marks the debut of a cracking new drama series called The Leftovers, a 10-part enigma with a metaphysical bent and a sci-fi twinge that rocks up to UK shores courtesy of Sky Atlantic. It’s a cryptic and generally … Read More

iPlayer Picks: Treacle Jr. film review

Director: Jamie Thraves Cast: Aidan Gillen, Tom Fisher, Riann Steele Certificate: 15

Every week we pick out the best TV series and films on BBC iPlayer. Today, it’s the fantastic British film Treacle Jr.

This low-budget Brit flick from director … Read More

Viewster launches third online film festival

Viewster has launched its third film festival, which takes place entirely online.

The international, free-to-watch VOD platform’s event showcases a range of films, from shorts to features, from around the world, with cash prizes totalling $100,000 awarded based on votes … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Plastic

Director: Julian Gilbey Cast: Ed Speelers, Will Poulter, Alfie Allen, Emma Rigby, Sebastian de Souza Certificate: 15 Watch online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Rakuten … Read More

Netflix UK review: Sons of Anarchy Season 7, Episode 1

Momma, I killed a man. Sons of Anarchy’s trademark has never been tough guys or ultra-violence. Sure, it does both with style and meaning, but Kurt Sutter’s country ballad only becomes incomparable during its musical montages. Season 7’s first of … Read More