Why you should be watching Code 404

April 29, 2020 | Ivan Radford

Daniel Mays and Stephen Graham are laugh-out-loud funny in this surprising and silly cop comedy.Read More

Trailer: BBC unwraps A Christmas Carol on 22nd December

December 11, 2019 | Staff Reporter

A new adaptation of A Christmas Carol from the creator of Peaky Blinders were the only words we needed to hear this Christmas to get in the festive mood, and the new trailer gives us a tantalising glimpse of the … Read More

The Irishman review: A masterclass in restraint

November 27, 2019 | Ivan Radford

A mature, thoughtful reflection on the consequences of past actions, Scorsese’s patient crime drama is a masterclass in restraint.Read More

VOD film review: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool

April 15, 2018 | Ivan Radford

Annette Bening and Jamie Bell shine in this disappointingly limp romantic drama.Read More

VOD film review: A Patch of Fog

July 9, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams

An efficient low-stakes thriller featuring two excellent lead performances.Read More

DVD review: Blood

June 10, 2013 | Ivan Radford

Director: Nick Murphy Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong Certificate: 15 RRP: £TBC

The Film

Paul Bettany walks into a room. It’s a police station. He’s a policeman, called Joe. But there’s something that’s not quite right … Read More

Netflix / VOD film review: Blood

May 31, 2013 | Ivan Radford

Director: Nick Murphy
Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong
Certificate: 15
Watch online: Netflix UK / iTunes / TalkTalk TV

One of the best things about video on-demand is the way it gives indie films a chance to reach a wider audience. This week, BBC Films releases Blood into a handful of UK cinemas. Nowhere near London? Luckily, you can still watch it on video on-demand – and it’s definitely worth it. Read More

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