Stick: A feel-good comedy that swings for the heart

Owen Wilson is absolutely charming in this earnest, feel-good comedy about a washed-up golfer seeking a fresh start.Read More

True Crime Tuesdays: The Man Who Murdered His Family

This three-part documentary is a shining example in how not to do true crime.Read More

Why you should be watching The Gold

This riveting, well-acted thriller about a historic gold heist is a richly drawn portrait of greed and ambition.Read More

The Stolen Girl: A twisting, enjoyably daft thriller

This pulpy thriller about a girl who goes missing is ruthlessly paced, compulsively daft entertainment.Read More

Why you should be watching Code of Silence

Rose Ayling-Ellis is superb in this inspired, gripping, character-driven crime thriller about a lip-reader recruited by the police.Read More

A Murder at the End of the World: A timely, thoughtful crime mystery

Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij are four for four with this timely, thoughtful crime mystery.Read More

True Crime Tuesdays: Bibaa and Nicole: Murder in the Park

This three-part series about the killing of two sisters and the police misconduct that followed is a tender and heartbreaking documentary.Read More

Why you should be watching Clarkson’s Farm

Season 4 premieres with the first four episodes on 23rd May 2025, followed by the last four episodes weekly in pairs. This review was originally published in August 2021 and is based on Season 1.

“How hard can it be?” … Read More

Why Halt and Catch Fire should be your next box set

This was originally published in October 2020.

“Computers aren’t the thing. They’re the thing that gets us to the thing.”

Halt and Catch Fire. It’s possibly the least catchy name for a TV show, with even the meaning behind it … Read More

Why Love, Death + Robots should be on your watchlist

Netflix’s dark sci-fi anthology is full of enthralling narratives and visual wonder – and some gratuitous nudity.Read More