sci-fi
Alien: Covenant: A scary sequel that makes its predecessor better
September 25, 2017 | David FarnorRidley Scott’s operatic horror is so terrifyingly good it actually makes Prometheus better.Read More
Prometheus: A fascinating prequel with the wrong main character
May 16, 2017 | David FarnorPrometheus is ambitious, pretty, fascinating and impressive. It’s also a disappointment.Read More
Alien: Resurrection: A cautionary tale of trying to copy brilliance
May 14, 2017 | David FarnorThis flawed attempt to copy brilliance only leads to a disappointingly ugly mess.Read More
Alien 3: An underrated tale of religion and redemption
May 11, 2017 | David FarnorDavid Fincher’s underrated sequel is a brooding tale of religion and redemption.Read More
Aliens: A sci-fi film that should’ve won the Oscar for Best Actress
May 9, 2017 | David FarnorBigger, bolder and beautifully emotional, James Cameron’s sci-fi is one of the greatest sequels ever made.Read More
Alien: The sci-fi horror where you can hear people scream
May 8, 2017 | David FarnorThis sci-fi horror classic is a precisely terrifying feat of film-making in every possible way. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Spectral
December 14, 2016 | Josh Slater-WilliamsYou won’t be afraid of no ghosts in this underwhelming sci-fi actioner.Read More
Why you should be watching The Expanse on Amazon Prime Video
November 20, 2016 | Ian WintertonEssential sci-fi binge-watchingRead More
VOD film review: 400 Days
August 19, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Matt Osterman Cast: Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Ben Feldman, Dane Cook, Tom Cavanagh, Grant Bowler Certificate: 15 Watch 400 Days online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk Player / eir Vision … Read More
VOD film review: The Call Up
May 24, 2016 | Matthew TurnerDirector: Charles Barker Cast: Morfydd Clark, Chris Obi, Parker Sawyers, Dino Fazzani, Max Deacon, Ali Cook, Adriana Randall Certificate: 15 Watch The Call Up online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk … Read More