Spoiler-free TV review: Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 3 (Breaker of Chains)

“War is war, but killing a man at a wedding is horrid. What sort of monster would do such a thing?”

Episode 3 of Game of Thrones does not start well for Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). He is arrested immediately following … Read More

VOD film review: The Sea

Director: Stephen Brown Cast: Ciarán Hinds, Natascha McElhone, Bonnie Wright, Rufus Sewell, Charlotte Rampling, Sinéad Cusack Certificate: 12A Watch The Sea online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Media … Read More

VOD film review: Honour

Director: Shan Khan Cast: Paddy Considine, Aiysha Hart, Harvey Virdi, Faraz Ayub, Shubham Saraf, Nikesh Patel Certificate: 15 Watch Honour online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / Sky Store DVD release date: 28th … Read More

UK TV review: Mad Men Season 7, Episode 1

It’s about time. Mad Men returns this week, fresh, subtle and loved. The opening of Season 7 showcases what Matthew Weiner and co. can do with their handsome and distinguished characters, plot and imagery. Combined, this flair for beauty and … Read More

VOD film review: Anchorman 2

60% of the time, this entertaining sequel works every time.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Contraband

Baltasar Kormákur delivers this standard crime drama with first-class shipping.Read More

Bauerthon: A live blog marathon of all 8 seasons of 24. In 6 days.

Right now, terrorists are plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate. My wife and daughter have been targeted. And people that I work with, may be involved in both. I’m federal agent Jack Bauer, and today is the longest day of … Read More

What the end of Mad Men means for today’s young workers

Since first walking through the hallowed doors of Sterling Cooper, we’ve seen hearts broken, ambitions dashed, names made – and dreams pursued. With the end of Mad Men upon us, what does it mean for today’s generation of young workers?Read More

Animated series Beware the Batman lands exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video

From Trap Door to Round the Twist, Amazon Prime Instant Video is already leading the pack when it comes to kids on-demand entertainment. Now, though, it’s punching a little higher with the arrival of animated series Beware the Batman.

The … Read More

VOD TV review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Episode 15 (Yes Men)

After a strong run of episodes that had been going so well, Episode 15 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. takes a side-step from plot to focus on the arrival of Lorelai (Elena Satine) from Asgard. Close behind her is special guest … Read More