sci-fi
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Intelligent and timely
March 17, 2014 | Chris BryantThis fiery sequel is an intelligent, timely spectacle.Read More
VOD film review: Gravity
March 2, 2014 | Neil BrazierAlfonso Cuaron’s intimate survival thriller is a breathtakingly personal piece of sci-fi.Read More
VOD film review: Another Earth
February 7, 2014 | David FarnorThis moving, understated study of guilty and grief is an ambitious sci-fi that dares to think small.Read More
VOD film review: About Time
February 4, 2014 | David FarnorRichard Curtis’ deceptively serious comedy is an honest, moving piece about family.Read More
VOD film review: John Carter
February 4, 2014 | David FarnorJohn Carter is a gorgeous, exciting and wonderfully bonkers. Thank Thark for that.Read More
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: Mars (Geoff Marslett)
January 30, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Geoff Marslett Cast: Mark Duplass, Zoe Simpson, Paul Gordon, Howe Gelb, Liza Weil Watch Geoff Marslett’s Mars online: Distrify / VHX / Vimeo
Straight-to-VOD Thursday: From direct-to-iTunes indies to naff bargain bucket sequels, we look at films only available … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Riddick
January 16, 2014 | David FarnorVin Diesel and David Twohy reunite for a satisfying slice of B-movie action, but lose what made their antihero worth cheering.Read More
VOD film review: In Time
December 27, 2013 | David FarnorIt’s Omega load of nonsense, but this high-concept sci-fi thriller is a fun, suspense-filled watch.Read More
Award-winning sci-fi The Machine gets digital release on TheHorrorShow.TV
December 7, 2013 | VOD NewsThe award-winning sci-fi film The Machine will be getting a digital release on TheHorrorShow.tv next year.
The excellent movie, directed by Caradog W. James and starring Toby Stephens, follows one scientist’s attempts to create the perfect artificially intelligent being. It … Read More
The Hunger Games: A tense, taut and polished adaptation
November 20, 2013 | Jo BromilowTense, taught and polished, this adaptation of the dystopian novel finds its mark every time. Read More