documentary
VOD film review: Beyond the Edge
December 16, 2014 | David FarnorDirected by Leanne Pooley Cast: Chad Moffitt, Sonam Sherpa, John Wraight, Joshua Rutter Certificate: PG Watch Beyond the Edge online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
An inspiring achievement. An awesome spectacle. There’s … Read More
VOD film review: The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
December 7, 2014 | Ian LoringDirector: Mami Sunada Cast: Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata Certificate: PG Watch The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness online in the UK: Amazon Prime Instant Video / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Studio Ghibli … Read More
Netflix is feelin’ good about Liz Garbus’ Nina Simone documentary – release date confirmed
December 6, 2014 | David FarnorUpdate: Netflix has confirmed that its Nina Simone documentary will premiere in June 2015.
Netflix is feelin’ good about a new Nina Simone documentary by Liz Garbus.
What Happened, Miss Simone?, directed by the Oscar-nominated helmet of Bobby Fischer Against … Read More
Netflix UK film review: We Are the Giant
December 4, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Greg Barker Certificate: 15 Watch We Are the Giant online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“There are decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks … Read More
Netflix UK film review: I Am Ali
November 26, 2014 | Matthew TurnerThis documentary about the legendary boxer is enjoyable, informative and ultimately moving.Read More
Life Itself available to watch online in the UK today
November 15, 2014 | David FarnorRoger Ebert documentary Life Itself is available to watch online in the UK this weekend – at the same time as it hits UK cinemas.
The documentary is made by Steve James, who directed Hoop Dreams, which premiered at Sundance … Read More
VOD film review: The Case Against 8
November 11, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Ben Cotner, Ryan White Cast: Jeffrey Zarrillo, Paul Katami, Kris Perry, Sandy Stier Watch The Case Against 8 online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
In 2008, California legalised … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Virunga
November 8, 2014 | David Farnor“I have accepted to give the best of myself, so that wildlife can be safeguarded beyond all pressure,” says Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, a warden of Virunga National Park.
The park is one of the only refuges in the world … Read More
Top 14 new releases coming soon to Netflix UK in November 2014
October 31, 2014 | David FarnorNovember is upon us – which means a whole month of new Netflix releases, from rebooted cartoons and remade action flicks to shocking documentaries, Christian Bale and, yes, a Christmas movie.
Here are the best new films and TV shows … Read More
VOD film review: Road (2014 documentary)
October 23, 2014 | David FarnorDirectors: Michael Hewitt, Dermot Lavery Cast: Joey Dunlop, Robert Dunlop Certificate: PG Watch Road online in the UK:
Ever since Senna stunned with its heartbreaking look at the tragic side of F1, there seems to have been a … Read More