Netflix picks up The Stranger after Cannes premiere

Netflix has picked up the worldwide rights to The Stranger, following its premiere at Cannes this year.

The film, directed by Thomas M Wrright, stars Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris. It revolves around two strangers who strike up a conversation … Read More

VOD film review: Maisie

British drag artist David Raven struggles with old age as his 85th birthday approaches in this affectionate documentary.Read More

True Crime Tuesdays: War and Justice: The Case of Marine A

A shocking, thought-provoking documentary – perhaps unintentionally so.Read More

What’s coming soon to Paramount+ UK in August 2022?

Paramount+ is officially here in the UK, bringing a slew of original films and exclusive shows, as well as access to the Paramount and Showtime archive of movies and series.

For more on Paramount+ UK and how it works, … Read More

What’s coming soon to BFI Player in August 2022?

BFI Player is a gateway to global film, offering a collection of arthouse and world cinema to subscribers, alongside its pay-per-view rental releases and free archive titles and silent movie shorts.

Here’s what’s coming to BFI Player’s subscription service in … Read More

What’s coming soon to Arrow UK in August 2022?

Arrow is a streaming service curated by members of the Arrow Video team, bringing together new horror, cult classics, cutting edge cinema, international favourites and more – from Lars von Trier to Park Chan-wook, plus TV shows such as The … Read More

What’s coming soon to Amazon Freevee in August 2022?

Freevee, Amazon’s ad-supported free streaming service, has had a rebrand. The platform, formerly known as IMDb TV, is part of the Amazon Prime Video app, and provides films and TV shows for free, but with adverts.

It requires an … Read More

Why you should be watching Under the Banner of Heaven

This well-acted, brooding drama is a thoughtful study of truth and faith.Read More

What’s coming soon to Netflix UK in August 2022?

Netflix is stepping up its fantasy game this month with the debut of The Sandman, based on Neil Gaiman’s graphic novels. It’s joined by a wave of genre fare, including real-time actioner Carter, horror anthology School Tales, the concluding chapter … Read More

What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW in August 2022?

Game of Thrones may feel like distant memory, but Sky is taking us back to Westeros this month, as prequel series House of the Dragon finally begins. It’s the first of several new takes on familiar subjects, from a reimagining … Read More