Awards 2025
The Apprentice: A chilling origins story
February 2, 2025 | David FarnorSebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong are brilliantly committed in this chilling origins story of Donald Trump.Read More
Oscars 2025: Emilia Pérez leads the nominees
January 23, 2025 | David FarnorThe nominations for the 2025 Oscars have been announced, and Netflix’s Emilia Pérez is leading the pack.
The streamer’s genre-bending musical, directed by Jacques Audiard, has broken history several times over this week becoming the most-nominated non-English-language film ever at … Read More
Gladiator II: Entertaining, ridiculous blockbusting
January 19, 2025 | Ivan RadfordPaul Mescal is a brooding force to be reckoned with in Ridley Scott’s entertaining, ridiculous Roman blockbuster.Read More
Conclave, Emilia Pérez lead 2025 BAFTA nominations
January 15, 2025 | VOD NewsConclave and Emilia Pérez are leading the nominees for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards.
Conclave has the most nominations, with 12 to its name – including Best Film and Best Director for Edward Berger – while Netflix’s Emilia Pérez has … Read More
The Substance: Demi Moore is sensational
January 6, 2025 | David FarnorDemi Moore is sensational in this darkly satirical body horror about ageing, beauty and self-acceptance.Read More
Wicked: A soaring spectacle
January 5, 2025 | Ivan RadfordPacked with spectacle and heart, this bombastic adaptation of the hit stage musical is a soaring success.Read More
Conclave: A flawless, thought-provoking thriller
December 30, 2024 | VOD NewsThis cinematic, pulpy romp about the election of a new Pope is a flawless, riveting, thought-provoking thriller.Read More
The Wild Robot review: Gorgeous and profound
November 23, 2024 | David FarnorThis vivid animated tale about a robot learning to raise an animal is a gorgeous and profound tale of kindness and connection.Read More
Inside Out 2: A heartfelt, inventive sequel
August 29, 2024 | Ivan RadfordThis inventive exploration of emotional and mental wellbeing is a profound and heartfelt evolution of an idea.Read More















