Sky Atlantic TV review: Fleming Episode 3

If Episode 1 of Fleming introduced us to the Ian the man and Episode 2 introduced us to Ian the lover, Episode 3 completes his credentials as a Bond-like figure by introducing Ian the action hero.

The chapter starts with … Read More

Interview: Michael Hirst on Vikings Season 2

With Vikings Season 2 sailing back onto Amazon Prime Instant Video (formerly LOVEFILM Instant) on Friday 28th February, we sit down with the series showrunner and creator, Michael Hirst, and chat about Viking myth, historical fact and what’s in store … Read More

Netflix TV review: House of Cards Season 2, Episode 3 (Chapter 16)

Tense. Very tense.

Lucas contacts a shady cyber-genius who claims he can obtain proof of Frank’s crimes in Chapter 16 of House of Cards. Raymond Tusk’s hold over the President is tested when the party has a choice between … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Director: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, Will Forte, Andy Samberg Certificate: PG Watch Cloudy 2 online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Sky Store / Rakuten TV / Google … Read More

VOD film review: The Next Three Days

Russell Crowe is riveting in this implausible but nail-biting thriller. Read More

RIP Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis passed away today at the age of 69. He was the director and writer of Groundhog Day, Caddyshack, Analyze This, Analyze That and, of course, one of the stars and co-writers of Ghostbusters.

He was a man who … Read More

Raindance launches UK VOD platform for indie films

The Raindance Film Festival has launched a new UK VOD platform for indie films.

The festival, which has supported and shown indie films for just over 21 years, will aim to close a gap in the video on-demand market with … Read More

Prime Instant Video review: Vikings – A look back at Season 1, Episode 7, 8 and 9

When Vikings first sailed onto LOVEFiLM Instant’s shores, the comparisons to Game of Thrones were inevitable. Swords, mountains, beards, surely they were similar? But while the History Channel’s epic, written by Michael Hirst, unfolded on a smaller scale, by the … Read More

VOD film review: Thor 2: The Dark World

This ho-hum superhero sequel suffers from a weak villain and bloated plot.Read More

Competition: Win a House of Cards Against Humanity deck

We got a surprise through the post this week from the fine, upstanding folks at Netflix UK. Something we love more than sharks love blood: a House of Cards Against Humanity deck. You know, the limited editions ones that, much … Read More