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Trailer: David Farrier investigates Dark Tourism for Netflix
July 17, 2018 | David Farnor
The phrase “holidays from hell” is about to take on a whole new meaning this summer, as Netflix orders a new documentary exploring the strange world of Dark Tourism.
Called Dark Tourist, the series will redefine the definition of vacation, … Read More
Netflix sees subscriber growth slow
July 17, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix saw its subscriber growth slow in the second quarter of 2018, as it fell short of its own forecasts for expansion.
The streaming giant reached 130 million memberships in the three months to the end of June 2018, adding … Read More
Facebook Watch launches first funded news and unveils new slate
July 17, 2018 | David Farnor
Facebook Watch has launched its first funded news this week, with a range of series from publishing partners available to stream online – albeit only to Facebook users in the USA.
With Facebook under growing pressure for the way that … Read More
VOD film review: Mayhem
July 17, 2018 | Ian Loring
Joe Lynch gets his groove back with this playful horror comedy, which is guaranteed to please anyone with a 9-to-5 job.Read More
UK TV review: Sharp Objects Episode 2 (spoilers)
July 16, 2018 | David Farnor
Surface appearance and secret truths collide as Sharp Objects expands its world of murky mysteries and complex characters.Read More
Amazon Prime Day offers 3-month free trials of Shudder, BFI Player+ and MGM
July 16, 2018 | David Farnor
It’s Monday 16th July, which means one thing if you’re a global retail giant named after a rainforest: it’s Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon’s annual shopping promotion is a self-proclaimed event that sees products across the online store slashed in price … Read More
Netflix faces legal petition over “offensive” Sacred Games content
July 16, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix is facing a petition over “offensive” content in its new original series, Sacred Games.
Based on Vikram Chandra’s epic novel, in which politics, crime and passion all collide in Mumbai’s underbelly, the eight-episode series is Netflix’s first Indian … Read More
Trailer: Netflix documentary explores The Bleeding Edge of US medicine
July 16, 2018 | David Farnor
Netflix is exploring The Bleeding Edge of America’s medical industry with its new documentary.
The groundbreaking film examines how a profit-driven multibillion-dollar medical device industry puts patients at risk daily. America has the most technologically advanced health care system in … Read More
Catch Up TV reviews: News Crack, Chuckle Time, Japandemonium
July 15, 2018 | David Farnor
What’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: Let the Corpses Tan (Laissez bronzer les cadavres)
July 15, 2018 | David Farnor
This bonkers, bewildering piece of stylish cinema is unlike anything else you’ll see all year.Read More
