VOD film review: The Broken Circle Breakdown

Director: Felix Van Groeningen Cast: Johan Heldenberg, Veerie Baetens, Nell Cattrysse Certificate: 15 Watch The Broken Circle Breakdown online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video

“If I needed you, would you comfort me?”

That was a … Read More

10 things we learned from the House of Cards director’s commentary

House of Cards Season 1 now has a director’s commentary available exclusively on Netflix. Is it just a gimmick to promote Season 2? Are DVD buyers missing out? We tuned into the optional audio track for Episodes 1 and 2 … Read More

Last chance to stream: 20 must-see films and TV shows being removed in Streamageddon 2 (January 2014)

If you’re a regular reader of VODzilla.co, you’ll be well aware that tomorrow sees just over 400 titles removed from Netflix UK. We’ve discussed what that means for Netflix and its subscribers in depth here, but right now there’s only … Read More

House of Cards director’s commentary added exclusively to Netflix UK

Netflix UK have added a director’s commentary to Season One of House of Cards.

The commentary, available exclusively on Netflix, includes directors such as David Fincher (Episodes 1 and 2), Glengarry Glen Ross’ James Foley, Parks and Recreation’s Charles McDougall, … Read More

[CLOSED] Competition: Win Frances Ha on DVD

Noah Baumbach’s utterly delightful Frances Ha is out now on iTunes, Curzon Home Cinema and Film 4oD – and dances its way onto DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 6th January 2014 (pre-order a copy from Amazon here).

To celebrate its … Read More

Derek Season 1 to stream on Netflix UK from Thursday 30th January

Season 1 of Derek, starring, written, directed and executive-produced by Ricky Gervais, will be released on Netflix UK on Thursday 30th January.

The show premiered on Channel 4 in the UK but was snapped up by Netflix last year. … Read More

VOD film review: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has everything a blockbuster needs: beards, swords, and Penélope Cruz. In a hat.Read More

Video on-demand makes up 30pc of UK video sales in 2013

Video on-demand made up almost one-third of UK video sales in 2013, according to new figures.

Digital transactions totalled £618 million in 2013, a surge of 40 per cent, retailers have revealed. That rise significantly boosted the entertainment industry, with … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Holmes Season 3, Episode 1 (The Empty Hearse)

Warning: This review contains mild spoilers.

How did Sherlock fake his death? The Empty Hearse, the first episode of Season Three, finally gives us some answers. In fact, it gives us three. And, along the way, throws in an appearance … Read More

Netflix TV review: Roger & Val Have Just Got In (Season 1)

Roger (Alfred Molina), an occasionally rash, socialist botanist and Val (Dawn French), a logical, gentle food technology teacher, have just got in from work. And for half an hour after this, we’re allowed an insight into their lives. Their silly, … Read More