TheHorrorShow / Netflix UK film review: Mr. Jones

Director: Karl Mueller Cast: Jon Foster, Sarah Jones Certificate: 15 Watch Mr. Jones online in the UK: Netflix UK / TheHorrorShow.tv / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Sky Store

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VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 6

This contains spoilers.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every TV show or movie about the CIA must be in want of a mole. 24 has been the most faithful adherent to the mole law over the years, for … Read More

UK TV review: Hannibal Season 2, Episode 5 (Mukosuke)

This review contains spoilers.

And so to the grisly aftermath of last week’s basement showdown between Hannibal and Beverly, opening with a sinister piece of artwork that makes Damien Hirst look restrained. With this emotional sucker punch and the promise … Read More

iPlayer Picks: BBC iPlayer Comedy Shorts review

Every week we pick out the best TV series and films on BBC iPlayer.

At the start of June, the BBC released a group of original comedy shorts that are exclusive to BBC iPlayer. The collection, cunningly titled iPlayer Original … Read More

VOD film review: Dear Mr. Watterson (or, Stephan Pastis and the hunt for Bigfoot)

Director: Joel Allen Schroeder Cast: Berkeley Breathed, Seth Green Watch Dear Mr. Watterson online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“Bill Watterson is the Bigfoot of cartooning.”

That’s Stephan Pastis, who draws Pearls … Read More

VOD film review: 21 Jump Street

This hilarious remake is far from lazy and full of inspired, silly ideas.Read More

Netflix review: Orange Is The New Black Season 2, Episode 2 (Looks Blue, Tastes Red)

Photo: Jessica Miglio for Netflix

After the darkness and suspense of Episode 1, Episode 2 (Looks Blue, Tastes Red) transports the audience back to The Litch, where the beloved inmates are tackling the subject of employment. The natural bickering and … Read More

VOD film review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Chris Pine brings charisma to this enjoyably old-school spy thriller.Read More

Digital video to overtake cinemas in three years?

“There’s eventually going to be a big meltdown,” Steven Spielberg said last year. Talking at an event with George Lucas, the pair predicted a Hollywood “implosion”, with fewer cinemas, higher ticket prices and longer theatrical runs – more like Broadway … Read More

VOD film review: Benny & Jolene

Director: Jamie Adams Cast: Craig Roberts, Charlotte Ritchie, Rosamund Hanson, Dolly Wells Certificate: 15 Watch Benny & Jolene online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Eircom / Virgin Media / EE / … Read More