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Yesterday and Really launch seven-day catch-up on YouView
February 1, 2014 | David FarnorYesterday and Really have both launched a seven-day catch-up service on YouView.
The contract-free set-top box allows viewers to browse all available catch-up TV services from terrestrial providers in a handy on-screen guide, including 4oD, ITV Player and BBC … Read More
VOD film review: Sunshine on Leith (a sing-along review)
February 1, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Dexter Fletcher Cast: George Mackay, Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng Certificate: PG Watch online: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Sky Store / Google Play
To be sung to the tune of I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). Preferably … Read More
VOD TV review: The Musketeers (BBC) – Episode 2
February 1, 2014 | David FarnorPhoto: BBC/Dusan Martincek
After last week’s pants (in all senses of the word) opener, Episode 2 of BBC’s Musketeers delivers a big surprise: it’s actually rather good. Not so terrible it’s. Actually good enough to be, well, good. O
The … Read More
Interview: Eran Creevy (Welcome to the Punch)
January 31, 2014 | David FarnorWhat do Tony Scott, Ridley Scott and Christopher Nolan have in common? They’re British directors who all made great action films in America. British action films, on the other hand – made in Britain and starring British actors – are … Read More
VOD film review: The Sessions
January 31, 2014 | David FarnorCharming performances by John Hawkes and Helen Hunt are undermined by a limp script in this intimate comedy-drama.Read More
Try TV on Us: blinkbox offers episodes of hit TV shows for free
January 31, 2014 | David FarnorIf you’ve ever tried a sandwich in a supermarket to see if you want to buy it, you’ll be very familiar with the weird looks you get from other people – and the threats you get from security guards.
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: Mars (Geoff Marslett)
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Geoff Marslett Cast: Mark Duplass, Zoe Simpson, Paul Gordon, Howe Gelb, Liza Weil Watch Geoff Marslett’s Mars online: Distrify / VHX / Vimeo
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: From direct-to-iTunes indies to naff bargain bucket sequels, we look at films only available … Read More
Introducing… The Magic of Miyazaki
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorThere are few film-makers in the world who can leave you with a childlike smile on your face after watching their work. There are even fewer who can do it with every single movie.
Hayao Miyazaki is one of … Read More
Coming soon: Dixi, CBBC’s first online show
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorWatch out, Netflix, there’s a new kid on the Internet TV block: CBBC, who are launching its first ever online TV show, Dixi, in February.
Tackling issues of intrigue and deception in a fictitious social network, Dixi will be available … Read More
Sky wins uSwitch Best Streaming Service award for Sky Go
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorSky has been named Britain’s favourite ‘triple-play’ provider, winning Best Provider of TV, Broadband and Home Phone at the prestigious uSwitch Broadband awards in London last night.
The award was one of four awards won by Sky at the ceremony … Read More